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Princeton University's 75th Anniversary Celebration
Secretary Rice (Sept. 30): " ...to support democratic aspirations, we must be serious about the universal appeal of certain basic rights. When given a truly free choice, human beings will choose liberty over oppression; the right to own property over random search and seizure." [full text]
Conserving and Managing Oceans
Deputy Assistant Secretary Balton (Sept. 29): "...no nation, acting alone, can address issues relating to the oceans fully or effectively. ...we must secure the cooperation of other nations to conserve and manage those resources sustainably." [full text]
Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS 2005 Awards
Secretary Rice (Sept. 28): " To turn the tide against this devastating pandemic, President Bush launched his historic $15 billion Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief with strong bipartisan support -- the largest commitment any nation has ever made to an international health initiative. And I want to underscore that we continue to get the strong support of the United States Congress from both sides of the aisle..." [full text]   
 Hispanic Heritage History Month: Robert Torres
Robert joined the Department of State, Office of the Inspector General in 2000 as a Management Analyst for the Office of Audits, but has worked as an Inspector in the Office of Inspections since 2002. Robert has inspected over 20 bureaus and overseas posts. [more]
| | | | | I N O T H E R N E W S | | | | |  Deputy Secretary Zoellick's testimony on the goals of U.S. policy towards Sudan, stating that a unified, peaceful Sudan that contributes to regional development and cooperates on counter-terrorism.
Assistant Secretary Hill discusses U.S. relations with Japan, our close friend and key ally in Asia and the world.
| | Assistant Secretary Wayne's remarks at the Ukraine Mature Statehood Forum on the U.S. committment in helping ensure that the political and economic transformation of Ukraine continues to move forward.
The latest on recovering from Hurricane Katrina, including contacting foreign nationals and passport information.
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