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Highlights

U.S. Response to South Asia Earthquake
Assistant Secretary Wayne (Nov. 2):
"[W]e are committed not only to stand beside Pakistan at this time of tragedy but ... to working with and standing with Pakistan in the long run as they are both rebuilding [and] also as they continue their very important efforts to build their economy up and create prosperity and stability over the longer term." [full text; more on earthquake]

Summit of the Americas
Secretary Rice is accompanying President Bush to Mar del Plata, Argentina for the Summit of the Americas. Assistant Secretary Shannon discussed the trip on an online interactive forum.

U.S.-India Nuclear Energy Cooperation

Under Secretary Burns (Nov. 2):
"It is in our national interest to develop a strong, forward-looking relationship with India as the political and economic focus of the global system shifts toward Asia." [full text; also read Under Secretary Joseph's remarks

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