Vote 2004
The U.S. General Election takes place on November 2, 2004. The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) guarantees United States citizens overseas the right to vote in federal elections in the United States. The Federal Post Card Application for a ballot (FPCA) and information on how to vote are available on the Embassy's Absentee Voting page.(complete text)

Powell Interview with USA Today
Afghanistan, Iraq and the Middle East peace process are the "big three challenges" currently facing U.S. foreign policy, says Secretary of State Colin Powell.(complete text)

Iraq: Building a New Society
Iraqis, with help from the Coalition and many partners, are rebuilding their country and offering freedom, new opportunities and much needed services to their people. Security problems remain a major challenge for the Iraqi people and for development in various parts of the country. Nevertheless, real progress has been made in many key areas.(complete text)

State's Armitage Urges International Support for Iraq
Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage has urged the international community to support Iraq's reconstruction with generous and speedy contributions, especially to the water and electricity sectors.(complete text)

Powell Dismisses Report that Germany Might Send Troops to Iraq
Secretary of State Colin Powell has reported that his German colleague Joschka Fischer denied any change of policy on the part of the German government with regard to sending troops to Iraq.(complete text)

Although No WMD Found, Saddam Had Intent, Capability, Powell Says
Even though the latest report on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction (WMD) states that no stockpiles were found and such programs were abandoned, Secretary of State Colin Powell says Saddam Hussein retained his intent and capability to produce illicit weapons.(complete text)

Torture Is Not Acceptable Under Any Circumstances, U.S. Says
The United States will not compromise its commitment to human rights and rule of law in order to fight the war against terrorism, the head of the U.S. delegation to a human rights conference promised October 7.(complete text)

Increased Security Awareness within the International Zone
On October 5, 2004, at approximately 1 pm, U.S. Embassy security personnel discovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at the Green Zone Café. A U.S. Military Explosive Ordnance Detachment safely disarmed the IED.(complete text)