Pushing United Nations Reforms Assistant Secretary Kristen Silverberg (Dec. 20): "Despite heads of state-level endorsement of the reforms in September and many months of discussion, we have not seen an adequate commitment in New York to move forward on them. The U.S. is pushing very hard; the Secretary is fully resolved to push ethics and budget reforms at the UN. We think it's enormously important." full text
New Millennium Challenge Corporation CEO Sworn In President Bush (Dec. 20): "Almost two years ago, we launched the Millennium Challenge Account as an entirely new way to provide aid. The MCA is based on clear principle: countries that seek our aid must demonstrate a record of performance. ... John Danilovich is the right person to take on this part of our efforts to fight poverty." full text
Under Secretary Burns Traveling to Haiti Department Spokesman Sean McCormack (Dec. 20): "This visit underscores the United States’ support for timely democratic elections in Haiti in January and solidarity with Haiti's continuing process of political transition and economic reform." full text
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Secretary Rice recently chaired a meeting of the Commission for Assistance to a Free Cuba, stating that the U.S. government must be fully prepared, if asked, to assist a genuine Cuban transition government committed to democracy.
The U.S. Department of State strongly supports implementing the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants and the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade.
Radio interviews of State Department officials were conducted in the run-up to the Iraqi elections. The radio interviews covered a wide range of issues and topics.
The 2005 Perfomance and Accountability report describes the Department’s achievements and challenges in this extraordinary moment for America and for the world. It also highlights efforts to manage taxpayer dollars responsibly in support of liberty and democracy.
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