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HighlightsSaturday, June 21, 2003 

June 20, 2003, Jerusalem: Secretary Powell with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon at the Prime Ministers Office. State Department Photo.Press Conference with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon
Secretary Powell (June 20): "I assure you once again of President Bush’s commitment. [W]e will do everything we can to help end terror and violence; to push through; to overwhelm those who would try to stop us on the path to peace." [full text; more on the Secretary's trip]

June 20, 2003, Washington, DC: Deputy Secretary Armitage and Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie participate in the commemoration of World Refugee Day at the National Geographic’s Grosvenor Auditorium.State Department Photo by Michael Gross.World Refugee Day
Deputy Secretary Armitage (June 20): "We are...a nation of refugees. Immigration and the renewal it brings have always been a key source of strength for this country. Indeed, how we treat each other and the newcomers who keep our nation so vibrant will ultimately shape the future for our own children here at home." [full text; press statement]

ASEAN Regional Forum
Secretary Powell's Press Briefing (June 18): "The United States is a strong supporter of regional integration and free trade as the best means to help close the development gap within ASEAN....We also focused on a number of security issues, particularly our work against terrorism." [full text; more on the Secretary's trip]
In Other News
Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of the Democratic Opposition in Burma is spending yet another birthday in prison, unable to receive even the personal birthday greetings sent by Secretary Powell. The continued detention of Aung San Suu Kyi, members of her political party and others who have peacefully expressed their political views, is without cause and unacceptable. They should be released immediately...

Special Representative Bloomfield's remarks at ceremony supporting Landmine Clearance in Armenia and Mozambique.


Under Secretary Larson previews the upcoming World Economic Forum Extraordinary Annual Meeting taking place June 21-23 in Amman, Jordan.

Assistant Secretary Craner's testimony on Human Rights Problems in Burma before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.


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