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August 22, 2019
China Escalates Coercion in South China Sea
The U.S. is deeply concerned China is continuing its interference with Vietnam’s longstanding oil and gas activities in Vietnam’s Exclusive Economic Zone claim. This calls into question China’s commitment to the peaceful resolution of maritime disputes.
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August 22, 2019
Promoting Religious Freedom
Today we remember victims of persecution everywhere, including those of faith and no faith. We must continue to defend the unalienable right to freedom of religion or belief, until persecution is a thing of the past. Let us turn our convictions into action.
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August 21, 2019
Remembering Victims of Terrorism
We express our solidarity with the victims of terrorist attacks and their families. We honor their strength and re-commit to preventing attacks and holding terrorists accountable.
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