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Middle East Digest
The "Middle East Digest" is a collection of excerpts from the U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefings that are related to U.S. foreign policy interests in the Middle East.
U.S. Letter Regarding Continued Detention of Megrahi
European and Canadian Iran Sanctions
Text of a joint statement by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Secretary of the Treasury Timothy F. Geithner.
U.S.-Israel Security Cooperation
Assistant Secretary Shapiro (July 16): "Our security relationship with Israel is broader, deeper, and more intense than ever before.” Full Text» Video» Fact Sheet»
Bombings in Sistan-va Baluchistan Province of Iran
Secretary Clinton (July 15): "The United States extends its sympathy to the families and loved ones of those injured and killed. We also call for the perpetrators of this horrific attack to be held accountable for their actions." Full Text»
Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations
Assistant Secretary Crowley (July 15): "... This is a decision that is, first and foremost, up to the Israeli and Palestinian leaders. They have to make a decision that after working on the details of the process, they have enough confidence to move into direct negotiations." Full Text»
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Remarks to the Press on Iranian Scientist
Assistant Secretary Crowley (July 13): "Mr. Amiri has been in the United States of his own free will, and he is obviously free to go. In fact, he was scheduled to travel to Iran yesterday, but was unable to make all of the necessary arrangements to reach Iran through transit countries." Full Text»
Secretary Clinton Meets With Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari
Secretary Clinton (July 13): "I ... offer our sincere condolences for the loss of life suffered in recent attacks against religious pilgrims and security forces in Iraq. But I am confident that Iraqis will not be deterred from working together to build a new future of peace and security for all of their people." Full Text»
Secretary Clinton Meets With Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh
Secretary Clinton (July 8): "We share a strong commitment to achieving a comprehensive peace in the Middle East based on the two-state solution that provides all of the people in the region the chance to pursue their full God-given potential in security and dignity." Full Text»
Remarks by President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in Joint Press Availability
President Obama (July 6): "We had an extensive discussion about the prospects for Middle East peace. I believe that Prime Minister Netanyahu wants peace. I think he’s willing to take risks for peace." Full Text» White House Blog»
Remarks by the President at Signing of the Iran Sanctions Act
President Obama (July 1): "For years, the Iranian government has violated its commitments, defied United Nations Security Council resolutions, and forged ahead with its nuclear program -- all while supporting terrorist groups and suppressing the aspirations of the Iranian people. Full Text»
