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Published on September 16, 2014 - 16:35 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Nuclear Weapons Testing: History, Progress, Challenges: Verification and Entry Into ...

As Prepared Thank you, Daryl. Thank you also to my esteemed colleague, General Klotz. I think this might be the first time we have been on a panel together in our current positions, but I hope it won’t be the last. On this subject in particular, it is …

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Published on September 15, 2014 - 16:42 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: The Benefits of Space Security for Development in Africa

Thank you so much for having me here today. It is an honor to be here at COSTECH and to have the opportunity to speak with you. This is my first time visiting Tanzania, so it is a real pleasure to be with you today. I’m also particularly pleased to be here …

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Published on September 4, 2014 - 02:46 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: U.S. Delegation Travel to Geneva for Talks With Iran on Its Nuclear Program

Deputy Secretary of State William J. Burns, Under Secretary for Political Affairs Wendy R. Sherman, and Senior Advisor Jacob J. Sullivan will meet with Iranian officials in Geneva on September 4-5. These bilateral consultations will take place in the …

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Published on August 29, 2014 - 16:15 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Additional Sanctions Imposed by the Department of State Targeting Iranian Proliferators

The Administration imposed sanctions today on a series of companies and individuals under various Iran-related authorities targeting those engaged in proscribed activities. These actions underscore U.S. resolve to enforce sanctions as the P5+1 and Iran …

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Published on August 15, 2014 - 03:23 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Remarks at the Annual Deterrence Symposium

Thank you for that kind introduction. I am always honored to be a speaker here at the Annual Deterrence Symposium and of course, I am glad to be here at the invitation of Admiral Cecil Haney. Turn about is fair play: The Admiral gave a great speech at my …

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Published on August 14, 2014 - 16:38 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Ensuring the Long-Term Sustainability and Security of the Space Environment

Introduction Good afternoon. Thank you for your kind introduction, General. I would also like to thank Admiral Haney and his staff for hosting this conference and inviting me to speak today. The topic of this panel speaks to a vital interest of the United …

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Published on August 12, 2014 - 14:58 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Remarks With Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs ...

FOREIGN MINISTER BISHOP: Ladies and gentlemen, today we have welcomed to Sydney and to AUSMIN Secretaries John Kerry and Chuck Hagel, and this is the second AUSMIN meeting that the four principals here have participated in. The United States alliance is …

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Published on August 11, 2014 - 19:55 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: U.S. Conventional Weapons Destruction in Africa Sets Stage for Peace and Development

Since 1993, the United States has partnered with 31 nations across the African continent to save lives and prevent injuries through conventional weapons destruction programs that safely clear landmines and unexploded ordnance in countries struggling to …

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Published on August 11, 2014 - 19:55 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Media Roundtable on Africa Security Issues

Good afternoon. I have the pleasure of representing the State Department’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs. In partnership with the Department of Defense, we work every day on political-military issues like security assistance, peacekeeping, and …

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Published on July 23, 2014 - 13:40 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Remarks With UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Before Their Meeting

SECRETARY KERRY: Secretary-General, do you want to – we’re working hard, and I’m not going to get into the characterizing, but we have certainly made some steps forward and there’s still work to be done. But I’m very appreciative that the secretary-general …

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Published on July 23, 2014 - 11:54 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Summary of Understandings Related to the Implementation and Extension of the Joint Plan ...

On January 20, 2014, Iran for the first time in nearly a decade took specific and verifiable actions that halted progress on its nuclear program and rolled it back in key respects, stopped the advance of the program, and introduced increased transparency …

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Published on July 19, 2014 - 14:44 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Briefing on Iran Nuclear Negotiations

MODERATOR: Great. Thank you, everyone, for joining. For those of you in Vienna, I know it’s a late night here, and welcome to everyone from Washington. Tonight’s conference call is on background. We have three people who will be speaking; all will be …

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Published on July 15, 2014 - 15:25 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Press Availability in Vienna, Austria

SECRETARY KERRY: Good morning, everyone. I want to first thank the extraordinary team of diplomats and experts who have been on the ground here for weeks and who have been working tirelessly, actually, for many months in these negotiations. And I’m talking …

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Published on July 13, 2014 - 18:56 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Remarks With United Kingdom Foreign Secretary William Hague Before Their Meeting

SECRETARY KERRY: All right. Well, thank you all for dropping by. Obviously, the United Kingdom and the United States share what is known as a special relationship, and it really is. And we cooperate on so many different things. But today, obviously, we’re …

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Published on July 13, 2014 - 17:40 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Remarks With German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier After Their Meeting

FOREIGN MINISTER STEINMEIER: (In German.) SECRETARY KERRY: Frank, thank you very much. We discussed a number of difficult issues. The most important part of our conversation was focused on the issue of Iran, the question that will be asked at this, in the …

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Published on July 13, 2014 - 12:13 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Remarks to Press at Entrance of Palais Coburg

SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good morning everybody. I am delighted to be here in Vienna and look forward to my to meeting with my colleagues in the 3+1 in order to discuss where we are in the negotiations, get caught up. And obviously, we have some very …

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Published on July 13, 2014 - 12:13 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Background Briefing on P5+1 Negotiations

MODERATOR: Hello. Hi, everyone. Welcome back to Vienna. Thank you for you flexibility today and for coming tonight. First, to start with ground rules. This is all on background as Senior U.S. Administration Officials. Most of you are familiar with our team …

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Published on July 9, 2014 - 20:09 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Opening Remarks to the Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI) Worldwide Conference

Good morning, Deputy Assistant Secretary Holt, Mark Swayne, General Lewis, and colleagues from the Department of State and Department of Defense. And a warm welcome to Major General Foster, Ms. Ben Zakour Man, and Lieutenant Colonel Abbas, who are joining …

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Published on July 9, 2014 - 16:10 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Statement to the Seventy-Sixth Session of the Executive Council

Mr. Chairman, On June 23, the international effort to disarm Syria of its chemical weapons arsenal achieved an important milestone, but as U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has cautioned, “It should not be lost on anyone that our work is not yet finished …

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Published on July 8, 2014 - 23:41 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: U.S. Contributions Toward a World Without Nuclear Weapons ASEAN Regional Forum

Good morning and thank you, Madame Chair. I am pleased to be here in Tokyo at this forum to speak to you today. It is good to see a strong turnout of ASEAN Regional Forum participants at the third ARF meeting focused on the three pillars of the Nuclear Non …

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