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Feb. 27 Earthquake in Chile

Secretary Clinton (Feb. 27): "We are closely monitoring reports from Chile and across the Pacific rim, and our thoughts and prayers are with all those who have loved ones affected by this tragedy." Full Text» More»
Date: 02/27/2010 Description: Rescue workers search for victims in downtown Talca, Chile, Feb. 27, 2010, after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile. © AP Image

Secretary's Travel to Latin America

Assistant Secretary Valenzuela (Feb. 26): "President Obama and the Secretary have pledged greater engagement with the countries of the Western Hemisphere." Full Text» Video» More on Trip»

Comprehensive Peace in the Middle East

Secretary Clinton (Feb. 26): "We believe a two-state solution is the best way to end the conflict and guarantee peace, security, and prosperity for Israelis and Palestinians alike." Full Text» Video»

In Other News

Date: 01/29/2010 Description: Open Government logo © White House Image
An Open Door to Open Government
Agencies have created their own webpages to serve as gateways for implementation of the Open Government Directive. Full Text» State.gov/open»
U.S.-South Korean Relations
Secretary Clinton (Feb. 26): "Our bilateral relationship is strong and durable, and we are so appreciative of the leadership shown by Korea on a range of important matters, both regional and global." Full Text» Video»
Aftermath of January Haiti Earthquake
Assistant Secretary Crowley (Feb. 26): "We are into the stabilization phase in Haiti.... We are working with Haitian Government officials. So is the UN." Full Text» More»
U.S. Policy on Iran
Secretary Clinton (Feb. 24): "Because of the President’s policy of engagement, we are in a much stronger position today than we would have been in the absence of all of our efforts." Full Text» Video»
FY 2011 Budget Request
Secretary Clinton (Feb. 25): "The State Department and USAID are taking a lead in carrying out the United States foreign policy and national security agenda." Full Text» Video» More»
Situation in Nigeria
Assistant Secretary Crowley (Feb. 26): "Nigeria ... needs a strong and effective leader to ensure the stability of the country and to manage Nigeria's many political, economic, and security challenges." Full Text» Video»
Child Prostitution and Sex Trafficking
Ambassador-at-Large Luis CdeBaca (Feb. 24): "We recognize that combating child sex trafficking whether at home or abroad requires many partners in the public and private sector." Full Text» Video»
Tracking Human Rights Worldwide
(Feb. 24): The rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are grounded in a universal truth. They are the birthright of every woman, man, and child. Fact Sheet»

Features

Date: 02/05/2010 Description: 2010 African-American History Month: Allison Poole - State Dept Image
African-American History Month: Allison Poole
Allison Poole is an economic analyst in the Iraq Policy and Operations Group in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs. 2010 gallery»
Date: 11/25/2009 Description: studentsabroad.state.gov home page photo shows a student on foreign travel. © State Dept Image
Spring Break Abroad
When traveling abroad, you need more than just your backpack and flip flops. That’s where we come in. More» 
Date: 02/23/2010 Location: Washington, DC Description: Secretary Clinton meets with her messaging team to plan for her upcoming trip. - State Dept Image
State @ Work
Secretary Clinton meets with her messaging team to plan for her upcoming trip. More»
Date: 05/12/2009 Description: Virtual Student Foreign Service State Dept Photo
Student Foreign Service
These internships will harness technology and a commitment to global service to facilitate new forms of diplomatic engagement.
Date: 01/21/2010 Description: Photo of three Foreign Relations Series volumes, showing the spine of each as if on a bookcase. © State Dept Image
Diplomacy and History
The Office of the Historian maintains resources on the history of U.S. diplomacy as well as travel of former Presidents and Secretaries of State.
Date: 02/26/2010 Description: Photo of a group of exchange program participants, ECA Bureau. - State Dept Image
Educational and Cultural Exchanges
The ECA Bureau works to increase mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and other countries.

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