World AIDS Day
Secretary Rice: "World AIDS Day is an occasion for the community of nations and citizens all across the globe to join together and turn our thoughts to the more than 40 million people worldwide who are living with HIV/AIDS, over two million of whom are children. But our observance cannot end with remembrance. This is a day to rededicate ourselves to action. All who have the power to ease suffering and to save lives also have a moral responsibility to do so."  full text | podcasts | | more

National Strategy for Victory in Iraq
President Bush (Nov. 30): "[W]e are pursuing a comprehensive strategy in Iraq. Americans should have a clear understanding of ... how we look at the war, how we see the enemy, how we define victory, and what we're doing to achieve it. So today, we're releasing a document called the "National Strategy for Victory in Iraq." This is an unclassified version of the strategy we've been pursuing in Iraq ... I urge all Americans to read it." full text | more | fact sheet

Travel to Europe
Secretary Rice will travel to Germany, Romania, Ukraine and Belgium Dec. 5-9, 2005. Her visit will highlight the enduring importance of transatlantic relations and our efforts to partner with Europe to address common challenges around the globe.  Prior to Secretary Rice's visit, Deputy Secretary Zoellick is visiting Germany Nov. 30-Dec. 1 to meet with Chancellor Merkel, members of her new cabinet, national security officials, and members of the Bundestag.

Key Policy Fact Sheets
See one-page summaries of key foreign policy issues from the Bureau of Public Affairs.