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Media Interviews
Secretary Rice discussed U.S. foreign policy and other current issues during recent interviews on CNN with John King and on Fox News with Jim Angle: Part 1 and Part 2.
 Wreath-Laying Ceremony Honors American Diplomats
Secretary Rice (Nov. 22): "...As we look back on a decade of peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, it is fitting and crucial that we remember those Americans who sacrificed most to make peace possible. Robert Frasure, Joseph Kruzel and Nelson Drew gave their lives to help others escape the miseries of war and this morning we honor their memory." full text | more
 U.S. Response to Pakistan's Earthquake Disaster
The United States responded immediately and generously to Pakistan’s call for assistance following the tragic and devastating earthquake of October 8. At the Reconstruction Conference on Nov. 19, USAID Administrator Andrew Natsios announced an increase in the overall U.S. commitment to Pakistan for relief and reconstruction to a total of $510 million. Find out how you can donate | fact sheet | more
 Civil Service Secretary of the Year: Deborah Callahan
Deborah Callahan was recognized for her work in support of labor-management relations, legislative affairs, interagency cooperation, and public affairs at the Department of State. more
| | | | | I N O T H E R N E W S | | | | |  The Bureau of Diplomatic Security teams up with the Government of Puerto Rico to combat identity fraud. Read more.
The United States remains firmly committed to tangible progress toward President Bush’s two-state vision of Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and security. Read more about the Palestinian-Israeli Agreement on Gaza Border Crossings and Access.
| | President Bush and Secretary Rice traveled to Asia to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in South Korea and to meet with leaders in Japan, South Korea, China, and Mongolia.
The United States and the People's Republic of China are committed to stopping the spread of emerging infectious diseases. Read more of the U.S.-China Joint Initiative on Avian Influenza.
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