Watch a live broadcast of today's Department of State Daily Press Briefing with Acting Deputy Spokesperson Patrick Ventrell scheduled to start at approximately 12:45 p.m. EDT.

Director Luna (May 21): "Trafficking in wildlife is not a benign activity. It is a criminal threat that requires a criminal justice response. Time is our enemy as we work to save endangered wildlife and our world heritage." Full Text»
Secretary Kerry (May 22): "The 11 of us are here because our countries have a profound stake in the serious crisis that is affecting the Syrian people, an equally great interest in a peaceful, prosperous Syria that we hope will soon be able to emerge again." Full Text» More» Trip Page»
Acting Deputy Spokesperson Ventrell (May 22): "The United States condemns today’s attack in the Woolwich district of London. We stand with our U.K. allies in the face of such senseless violence." Full Text»
Acting Deputy Spokesperson Ventrell (May 22): "The IAEA Director General’s report on Iran was released to the Board of Governors today." Full Text»
Acting Assistant Secretary Yamamoto (May 21): "Our short-term successes may be fleeting if we fail to address the long-standing political and economic fragility and render the Sahel susceptible to crisis and conflict." Full Text»
May 22: Joint statement issued by participating countries at the Amman Ministerial Meeting on Syria.


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