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Published on February 28, 2013 - 22:23 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Statement Before the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere of the Committee on Foreign Affairs

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Chairman Salmon, Ranking Member Sires, members of the committee, it is a privilege to join you today. I appreciate the invitation. I have had the pleasure of working with many of you in the past and I look forward to getting to …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Remarks to the Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America's Annual Meeting

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery I. Introduction Thank you, Juan Manuel, for that kind introduction. I’m delighted to be here among friends. On a personal note, U.S. Chamber of Commerce president Tom Donohue and I have known each other for years – to be …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Remarks at U.S.-Canada Innovation Conference

As prepared for delivery. Good morning. Thank you Don for the kind introduction. I greatly appreciate all the work that you, Ambassador Jacobson, and your teams at Canada 2020 and the U.S. Embassy have put into this event. I am honored to share the stage …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

Western Hemisphere: St. Lucia National Day Message

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate St. Lucia on the 34th anniversary of independence this February 22. The United States and St. Lucia work together on mutually important issues, including the health of our …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Guyana Republic Day Message

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate Guyana on the 43rd anniversary of the founding of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana this February 23. The United States values its close and collaborative relationship with …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Dominican Republic Independence Day

On behalf of President Barack Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the Dominican Republic on the celebration of the 169th anniversary of Dominican independence this February 27. The United States and the Dominican Republic have a …

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Published on July 12, 2012 - 19:12 GMT

Western Hemisphere: U.S.-Chile Bilateral Political Consultations

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 12, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Roberta S. Jacobson will lead the U.S …

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Published on July 9, 2012 - 23:10 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Update on Incident in Honduras (Taken Question)

Taken Question Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 9, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} QUESTION: Do you have an update on the most recent incident in Honduras? Were Department of …

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Published on July 6, 2012 - 19:10 GMT

Western Hemisphere: The Bahamas Independence Day

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC July 6, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am …

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Published on July 5, 2012 - 22:12 GMT

Western Hemisphere: St. Lucia Becomes 100th State To Endorse the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI)

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 5, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} On Tuesday, July 3, 2012, Victor LaCorbiniere, Minister of Legal Affairs, Home Affairs, and …

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Published on July 5, 2012 - 22:10 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Argentina's Independence Day

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC July 5, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am …

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Published on July 3, 2012 - 15:13 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Venezuela's Independence Day

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC July 3, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am …

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Published on June 29, 2012 - 19:11 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Fast Facts on the U.S. Government's Work in Haiti: Economic Security

Fact Sheet Office of the Haiti Special Coordinator June 28, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} The Challenge Even before the earthquake, Haiti faced significant challenges to economic …

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Published on June 29, 2012 - 19:11 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Fast Facts on the U.S. Government's Work in Haiti: Education

Fact Sheet Office of the Haiti Special Coordinator June 28, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} The Challenge Lack of access to education remains a key obstacle to social and economic …

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Published on June 29, 2012 - 19:11 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Fast Facts on the U.S. Government's Work in Haiti: Caracol Industrial Park

Fact Sheet Office of the Haiti Special Coordinator June 28, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} The Challenge Unemployment in Haiti is a big problem, with an estimated 40 percent of the …

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Published on June 29, 2012 - 19:10 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Fast Facts on the U.S. Government's Work in Haiti: Energy

Fact Sheet Office of the Haiti Special Coordinator June 28, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} The Challenge Prior to the January 2010 earthquake, the power sector in Haiti was among the …

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Published on June 29, 2012 - 19:10 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Fast Facts on the U.S. Government's Work in Haiti: Food Security

Fact Sheet Office of the Haiti Special Coordinator June 28, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} The Challenge Even before the January 12, 2010, earthquake, Haiti faced significant challenges …

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Published on June 29, 2012 - 19:10 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Canada Day

Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC June 28, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am …

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Published on June 29, 2012 - 19:10 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Fast Facts on the U.S. Government's Work in Haiti: Shelter and Housing

Fact Sheet Office of the Haiti Special Coordinator June 28, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} The Challenge The U.N. and other aid agencies have characterized the January 12, 2010, …

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Published on June 29, 2012 - 19:10 GMT

Western Hemisphere: Fast Facts on the U.S. Government's Work in Haiti: Rubble

Fact Sheet Office of the Haiti Special Coordinator June 28, 2012 .addthis_toolbox.addthis_pill_combo_style a {margin: 0px 2px 0px 2px;} Challenges and Accomplishments The January 12, 2010, earthquake in Haiti created an estimated …

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