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Deputy Secretary of State John D. NegroponteThe Deputy Secretary, John Negroponte serves as the principal deputy, adviser, and alter ego to the Secretary of State; serves as Acting Secretary of State in the Secretary's absence; and assists the Secretary in the formulation and conduct of U.S. foreign policy and in giving general supervision and direction to all elements of the Department. Specific duties and supervisory responsibilities have varied over time.



Visit of South Asian Seeds of Peace Participants

Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte and Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher welcome South Asian participants of Seeds of Peace in the Delegates Lounge. Deputy Secretary Negroponte (July 16): "The 32 young people we celebrate today will bring skills, perspectives, and experiences gained over the past three weeks back to their homes in India and Pakistan--two countries that are important friends and partners of the United States, and two countries we want to see succeed." Full Text | View Video
 
U.S. Assistance to  the Philippines
Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte and Philippines President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo at the Willard InterContinental Hotel, June 23, 2008Deputy Secretary Negroponte (June 23):
"We want to express our condolences to the government and the people of the Philippines, particularly the family members of those who have been affected by this tragedy. And I want to also confirm what the President said, which is that we have made a donation for the victims to the Philippine Red Cross and equally, or perhaps more important, the United States Navy is also sending a vessel to the scene of the accident, and we hope it should be there in a matter of hours. In addition, we have been talking with our naval authorities and they are looking at other ways which they might also be of assistance. "  Full Text | View Video

Fourth North American Forum
Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte gives remarks at the Fourth North American Forum at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Deputy Secretary Negroponte
(June 17): "Everyone here knows how vital this partnership is to Canada, Mexico, and the United States. It has given vast numbers of Canadians, Mexicans and Americans much better lives, and positioned our nations for lasting success in a evermore competitive world. We share -- we all share important goals for our common future. And these include increasing social and economic opportunity for our peoples, enhancing their safety, and building the most effective platform we can for competing in a dynamic and ever-integrating global economy. Having a close trilateral relationship isn’t just an advantage in getting this done; it is a necessity. "  Full Text | View Video 

Meeting the Challenges of the Global Food Crisis
Deputy Secretary of State John D. Negroponte hosts the 2008 World Food Prize Laureate Announcement in the Benjamin Franklin Room of the State Department. Deputy Secretary Negroponte (June 13): "Today’s World Food Prize Laureate announcement is a happy one, and a cause for optimism, but as we all know, it comes at a time when we are seeing the global food crisis deepen. It was a food crisis that gave rise to this award, when Dr. Norman Borlaug’s unparalleled work that led to the Green Revolution, saving a generation from starvation, demanded a recognition all its own."  Full Text | View Video

  
Highlights

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Deputy Secretary Negroponte's remarks to the Clergy Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.

America Australia Education Leadership Foundation
Deputy Secretary Negroponte's remarks at the Leadership Dialogue Dinner.

U.S.-Israel Binational Model
Deputy Secretary Negroponte's remarks on "From Science to Industry: Successes and Challenges of the U.S.-Israel Binational Model".

Democracy and Governance Partners Conference
Deputy Secretary Negroponte's remarks at  the inaugural session of the Democracy and Governance Partners Conference.

Travel to Colombia and Central America
Deputy Secretary Negroponte traveled to Colombia and Central America, June 1-6, 2008.

Travel to Korea, Japan, and China
Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte shakes hands with South Korean Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan during their meeting in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, May 8, 2008.  © AP Images Deputy Secretary Negroponte traveled
to Seoul, Tokyo, and Beijing May 7 to 12 for discussions with his counterparts on a broad range of bilateral, regional, and global issues.

 

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