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Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton – 4th of July Video MessageHello, everyone I am delighted to welcome you on behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States as we celebrate our nation’s 233rd birthday. For Americans, the 4th of July is a day to reconnect with loved ones, to remember our history, and to renew our commitment to democracy, tolerance, and justice. As President Obama said in Cairo last month, these are not just American values, these are core principles we share with people everywhere. So it is fitting that we open our doors and share this day with our friends and neighbors around the world...more • Special Feature - 4th of July |
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President Obama Says U.S. Prepared for Any North Korean ThreatBy Merle David Kellerhals Jr.
Staff Writer
June 22, 2009 Washington — The United States is prepared if North Korea launches a long-range ballistic missile in the direction of Hawaii near the July 4 weekend, President Obama says...more | | | | | |  | | President Obama, left, and South Korean President Lee at the White House June 16 [ more photos] | |
Remarks by President Obama and President Lee Myung-bak of the Republic of Korea in Joint Press AvailabilityRose Garden
June 16, 2009 PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good morning, everybody. President Lee, on behalf of the American people, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Washington -- "Hwang Yong Hamnida." PRESIDENT LEE: Thank you. PRESIDENT OBAMA: I'm looking forward to continuing our conversation over lunch, and I know that First Lady Michelle Obama is very much delighted to host your wife today, as well...more | |
| | | Trafficking in Persons Report 2009"The ninth annual Trafficking in Persons Report sheds light on the faces of modern-day slavery and on new facets of this global problem. The human trafficking phenomenon affects virtually every country, including the United States. In acknowledging America’s own struggle with modern-day slavery and slavery-related practices, we offer partnership. We call on every government to join us in working to build consensus and leverage resources to eliminate all forms of human trafficking."
--Secretary Clinton, June 16, 2009 - Republic of Korea Report
- North Korea Report
- Full Report (PDF version, 324 pages)
- Secretary Clinton’s Remarks at Release of the Ninth Annual Trafficking in Persons Report Alongside Leaders in Congress
- Ambassador CdeBaca's Remarks at Release of the 2009 Trafficking in Persons Report
- Fighting Human Trafficking a Critical Part of U.S. Foreign Policy, America.gov
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