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September 15, 2019
International Day of Democracy
On this International Day of Democracy, we reflect on our nation’s unwavering commitment to the unalienable rights that create the foundation of our democracy.
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September 13, 2019
Public Designation of Kale Kayihura
These actions against Kale Kayihura underscore our concern with human rights violations and abuses in Uganda, as well as our support for accountability for those who engage in such violations and abuses.
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September 12, 2019
Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act
Preventing human rights violations and abuses, including atrocities, is fundamental to American values and the diplomatic efforts undertaken by the Department of State around the world. We are pleased to continue the U.S. global leadership on this issue.
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Mike Pompeo was sworn in as the 70th U.S. Secretary of State on April 26, 2018. The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
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Policy Issues
Human Rights and Democracy
Submission of the Congressional Report Under the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act
Economic Prosperity and Trade Policy
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo With Lily Wu of KAKE-TV ABC 4 Wichita
Countering Terrorism
July 19, 2019
Joint Communique: Second Hemispheric Ministerial Conference on the Fight Against Terrorism
Rewards for Justice – Reward Offer for Information on Senior Leaders of Hurras al-Din
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Secretary Michael R. Pompeo With Chris Wallace of Fox News Sunday
Russia
Acting Assistant Secretary Reeker’s Travel to Berlin and Moscow
U.S. Delegation to the 2019 OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting
