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Published on May 24, 2013 - 16:31 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Remarks at the North American - SICA Security Dialogue

As prepared for delivery I wish to thank everyone for traveling to Washington today for this important meeting, which represents the first time the nations of Central America, Canada, Mexico, and the United States have come together to discuss our shared …

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Published on May 24, 2013 - 15:26 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Revitalizing Security Cooperation in Europe

(As Delivered) Always great to be back in Moscow, one of my favorite cities, and I am glad to be a part of this conference. Our conversations here today and the ones we have in the coming weeks and months should focus on the steps that we can take today to …

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Published on May 21, 2013 - 20:48 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Geopolitics and Nuclear Energy: The View from the State Department

(As Delivered) Thank you for that introduction and thank you for having me here today. It is a pleasure to talk to the principal nuclear industry organization in the United States. Your involvement in all parts of the nuclear energy sector, as well as your …

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Published on May 15, 2013 - 20:40 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Biannual U.S.-Ukraine Nonproliferation Working Group Meetings Held in Washington, DC

On May 15th, 2013 the Ukrainian and American delegations met in Washington, DC for the regular meeting of the bilateral Working Group on Nonproliferation and Export Control under the leadership of Mr. Oleksandr Aleksandrovych, Director General of the …

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Published on May 15, 2013 - 16:09 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: U.S. Policy Toward Iran

Chairman Menendez, Ranking Member Corker, distinguished Members of the Committee: Thank you for inviting me here today to discuss the Administration’s approach to the multiple challenges posed by Iran – by its nuclear ambitions, its support for …

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Published on May 13, 2013 - 19:05 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: U.S. Statement on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy (Cluster 3)

(As Delivered) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am very pleased to have the chance to speak today to reaffirm the commitment of the United States to promoting the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, as called for under Article IV of the Treaty. We will address the …

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Published on May 13, 2013 - 19:05 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: State Department Announces Resolution of Raytheon Company Arms Export Control Enforcement ...

The State Department has reached administrative agreement with Raytheon Company (Raytheon) following an extensive enforcement review to address hundreds of civil violations of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and the International Traffic in Arms …

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Published on May 13, 2013 - 19:05 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: 3AF 9th Annual International Conference on Missile Defense

Thank you so much for inviting me to join you today. At the State Department, I am responsible for overseeing a wide range of defense policy issues, including missile defense policy. In this capacity, it was my responsibility and privilege to negotiate the …

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Published on May 13, 2013 - 19:05 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Remarks at Global Space and Satellite Forum

Your Highness, Dr. Turki, Excellencies, distinguished speakers and guests, thank you for your kind introduction. It is a pleasure to speak at the Global Space and Satellite Forum here in Abu Dhabi. Fora such as this are key to creating opportunities and …

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Published on May 13, 2013 - 19:05 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: State Department Actions Targeting Iran's Nuclear Enrichment and Proliferation Program

Today the Secretary of State imposed sanctions on four Iranian nuclear support companies and one individual as Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferators and their Supporters pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13382. These entities and individual were …

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Published on May 13, 2013 - 19:05 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: The President's Export Control Reform Initiative: Reinventing the System and Promoting ...

“We need fundamental reform in all four areas of our current control system – in what we control, how we control it, how we enforce those controls, and how we manage our controls.” - President Barack Obama President Barack Obama’s Export Control Reform …

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Published on April 29, 2013 - 20:36 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: 2015 Review Conference of the States Parties to the Treaty on the Nonproliferation of ...

(As Delivered) Mr. Chairman, The United States continues to support universal adherence to the Treaty, and we seek to further strengthen and uphold the Treaty. Developments in the Middle East continue to present challenges to the NPT and to our collective …

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Published on April 29, 2013 - 13:07 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: American Bar Association Spring Meeting, International Law Section

As Delivered Good afternoon everyone. It is great to be here at the American Bar Association Spring Meeting. Thank you for inviting me to speak. I would like to begin with something different and that is a tribute to one of the chief negotiators of the …

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Published on April 26, 2013 - 17:03 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: U.S. Statement on Nuclear Disarmament and Security Assurances (Cluster 1 Specific Issue)

(As Delivered) Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Mr. Chairman, the United States recognizes the importance of security assurances to states that have forsworn nuclear weapons and that abide by their nuclear nonproliferation obligations. We would like to summarize …

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Published on April 25, 2013 - 18:36 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Rebalance to Asia II: Security and Defense: Cooperation and Challenges

Mr. Chairman, Senator Rubio, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you very much for inviting me here today to testify on this important topic. I would like to thank you for your work to build a bipartisan consensus on the importance of engaging the Asia- …

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Published on April 24, 2013 - 20:08 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Opportunities and Challenges in Security Cooperation

Introduction Thank you all very much. It is my great pleasure to be here. As you know, these workshops can be incredibly valuable, as they help us to stay connected and gain the perspectives of others in the security cooperation field. This workshop is an …

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Published on April 24, 2013 - 18:43 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Export Control Reform: The Agenda Ahead

I thank the Chairman for his introduction, and would ask that my written remarks be entered into the record. Chairman Royce, Congressman Sherman, Committee Members: it has been two years since the Committee last met to hear testimony on the President’s …

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Published on April 23, 2013 - 14:32 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Remarks With Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevicius at a Signing Ceremony for ...

PARTICIPANT: Good afternoon. Secretary Kerry and Foreign Minister Linkevicius are signing today the Joint Action Plan between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Lithuania on combating illicit trafficking of …

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Published on April 22, 2013 - 23:07 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Statement by Assistant Secretary Countryman With Opening Remarks from Secretary Kerry at ...

Video Excerpts Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I congratulate you on your selection to chair this second Preparatory Committee meeting. I assure you of our Delegation’s readiness to work with you and other delegations to build on the encouraging results of the …

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Published on April 18, 2013 - 16:57 GMT

Arms Control and International Security: Implementation of the European Phased Adaptive Approach

Thank you so much for inviting me to join you today. At the State Department, I am responsible for overseeing a wide range of defense policy issues, including missile defense policy. In that capacity, it was my responsibility and privilege to negotiate the …

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