http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/ The Office of the Spokesman, Bureau of Public Affairs, releases about 2-5 statements or notices to the press each day. en-us Tue, 14 Mar 2006 11:04:09 EDT Tue, 14 Mar 2006 11:04:09 EDT 60 http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/appt/2006/63077.htm SECRETARY OF STATE RICE: ON FOREIGN TRAVEL DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE ZOELLICK: 10:00 a.m. Meeting with Lee Myong-Bak, Mayor of Seoul, Republic of Korea. (POOL CAMERA SPRAY) THERE WILL BE A DAILY PRESS BRIEFING: (at approximately 1:00 p.m. with Adam E Tue, 14 Mar 2006 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/wh/rem/63032.htm Dorothy Betts Marvin Theatre The George Washington University 1:16 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thanks for the warm welcome. Cliff, thanks for the introduction. It's a pleasure to be with the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. This organization was formed in the wake of the September the 11th attacks to fight the ideologies that drive terrorism. Mon, 13 Mar 2006 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2006/63057.htm Question: What is the status of US Ambassador to Armenia Evans? Was he recalled for statements acknowledging the Armenian "genocide"? Answer: U.S. Ambassadors serve at the pleasure of the President. Ambassador Evans and his capable team have the full confidence of the Administration. Mon, 13 Mar 2006 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2006/63041.htm Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Creates New Jobs: U.S. affiliates of foreign companies (majority owned) employ 5.3 million U.S. workers, or 4.7% of private industry employment. (Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), U.S. Department of Commerce) Foreign Investment Boosts Wages: U.S. Mon, 13 Mar 2006 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2006/63037.htm Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will travel to Nassau, The Bahamas, on March 21-22 to participate in a meeting with CARICOM foreign ministers. The Secretary will discuss U.S. engagement in the Caribbean and our desire to deepen cooperation with countries in the region to promote democracy, enhance economic competitiveness, strengthen security and the rule of law, and improve disaster preparedness. Mon, 13 Mar 2006 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2006/63027.htm With less than a week to go before March 19 presidential elections in Belarus, the United States calls again on the Belarusian government to cease repression of political campaigns and civil society groups, and to respect the rights of Belarusian citizens. Mon, 13 Mar 2006 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/appt/2006/63014.htm SECRETARY OF STATE RICE: ON FOREIGN TRAVEL DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE ZOELLICK: 9:35 a.m. Attend The President s meeting with His Excellency Mikulas Dzurinda, Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic. (MEDIA TO BE DETERMINED BY THE WHITE HOUSE) THERE WILL BE A DAILY PRESS BRIEFING: (at approximately 12:30 p.m. Mon, 13 Mar 2006 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2006/63002.htm The United States learned this morning of the death of Slobodan Milosevic. Milosevic was the principal figure responsible for the violent dismemberment of Yugoslavia in the 1990s, including the outbreak of two horrific wars in Bosnia and Kosovo. Milosevic's rule has long ended, and the United States supports a future for the Serbian people of peace, security, prosperity and greater integration with the Euro-Atlantic community. Sat, 11 Mar 2006 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2006/63088.htm Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Daniel Fried will travel to Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia, and Turkey March 13-17, 2006, accompanied by Senior Advisor for Eurasia Steven Mann. On March 13-14, Assistant Secretary Fried will meet with senior Azerbaijani officials to discuss our bilateral relationship, democracy, and Nagorno-Karabakh. Fri, 10 Mar 2006 07:00:00 EDT http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2006/62996.htm The United States is pleased that the African Union decided today (March 10) to support a transition to a United Nations peacekeeping operation in Darfur. The members of the African Union s Peace and Security Council have recognized the urgent need to improve security for the suffering people of Darfur, and we applaud their decision. Fri, 10 Mar 2006 07:00:00 EDT