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U.S.-Canadian Relations
Secretary Powell (Aug. 13): "Canada and the United States have a proud history of partnership, alliance and cooperation. When differences coming along, we know how to resolve those differences as befits two great democracies and two friends." [full text]
Graduation Address, Texas A&M University
Deputy Secretary Armitage (Aug. 13): "The United States, as a country, is taking a stand. We are taking a stand in Afghanistan; and in Iraq; where we are defeating our foes and helping long-suffering populations seize the momentum of a new-found freedom. We are taking a stand in places such as Sudan, where American diplomacy is part of an international effort to effect change." [full text]
Venezuela's Referendum
Secretary Powell (Aug. 11): "Venezuela's August 15 presidential recall referendum is an opportunity for the Venezuelan people to exercise their constitutional and democratic rights. If conducted freely, fairly, and transparently, the referendum will be an important step toward a peaceful, electoral, democratic, and constitutional solution of Venezuela's long-standing political crisis." [full text]
 Awards for Community Service
Each year, the Foreign Service Youth Foundation Award for Community Service is presented to young people who have been nominated from around the world for their community service projects. The award honors teenagers who have demonstrated outstanding volunteer efforts either in community service or in service to their peers while facing the challenges of growing up in an internationally mobile lifestyle.
| | |  | |  Secretary Powell was interviewed by Japanese journalists on a variety of subjects.
Deadline for Biometric Passport Requirements extended by one year, when new passports issued must be biometrically enabled.
The State Department issued a report to its employees on the major accomplishments in the management area over the past three and a half years. Every Cabinet department and major agency is releasing a similar report, and the Office of Management and Budget is publishing a Government-wide report.
| | New Background Notes have been posted for Argentina, Cameroon, Belize, Croatia, Gabon and Honduras.
U.S. State Department tour reservations are not being accepted at this time. If you have already reserved space on a tour, please note that tours may be canceled at any time. Please check with the tour office information line (202-647-3241) for the latest on the status of tours at the Department's building in Washington, DC.
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