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Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton gave remarks and took questions after her meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang.   REMARKS Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton After Her Meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi March 11, 2009 Treaty Room Washington, D.C. SECRETARY CLINTON:  Good afternoon.  I’ve just had a very productive meeting and luncheon with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang on a broad range of issues of mutual concern.  As I said during my recent visit to Beijing, this is a very important relationship to both of our countries, and the United States intends to work together with China to build a positive, cooperative, and comprehensive relationship, and to work together with China to address common challenges and seize common opportunities...more

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton   Secretary Clinton delivers welcome address at U.S. Department of State Remarks Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton Washington, DC January 22, 2009 [view video] SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you. Thank you all so much. Well, I am absolutely honored and thrilled beyond words to be here with you as our nation's 67th Secretary of State. And I believe, with all of my heart, that this is a new era for America...more