Secretary Clinton (Oct. 12): "We have to stand with those who are working every day to strengthen democratic institutions, defend universal rights, and drive inclusive economic growth." Full Text»
Spokesperson Nuland (Oct. 12): "When the Taliban commits truly heinous and outrageous acts like this, it galvanizes popular opinion against them not only in the cities, but also in those towns and neighborhoods where they plot and hide." Full Text»
Oct. 12: The State Department will sponsor an Africa-wide competition to encourage the development of mobile, web, and desktop applications that help address the challenge of youth unemployment in Africa. More»
Alumni are coordinating 17 events from October 12 to October 21 to support women, particularly those from rural areas, with a focus on entrepreneurship. More»
Spokesperson Nuland (Oct. 12): "The U.S. supports the resolution on Mali adopted by the UN Security Council today as a comprehensive approach to the overlapping governance, security, and humanitarian crises affecting Mali." Full Text»
Under Secretary Maria Otero will travel to Nouakchott, Mauritania from October 15-17 and Paris, France from October 18-19. More»
Spokesperson Nuland (Oct. 11): "Laurence Pope has arrived in Tripoli as U.S. Charge d'Affaires to Libya. Mr. Pope’s selection as Charge d'Affaires emphasizes the commitment of the U.S. to the relationship between our two countries and to the people of Libya." Full Text»
The Department of State is committed to cyber security awareness. More»
In the spirit of harnessing the ingenuity of the American people, the State Department launched the "Innovation in Arms Control Challenge." More»
Francoise Castro volunteered with the Peace Corps prior to joining the Department. More»