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03 November 2009 - Secretary Clinton’s Address to Sixth Forum for the Future (Emphasizes jobs, entrepreneurship, science and technology, education) اردو
21 October 2009 - Secretary Clinton at the United States Institute of Peace
16 October 2009 - Diwali Lights Symbolize Search for Knowledge and Goodness
09 October 2009 - President Obama awarded Nobel Peace Prize (President's Remarks: Building a World that "Gives Life to the Promise of Our Founding Documents)
09 October 2009 - Nobel Committee on Awarding of Peace Prize to President Obama
02 October 2009 - Statement by the Press Secretary on the visit of Prime Minister Singh of India to the White House
30 September 2009 - A Green Summit: Background on the Pittsburgh Summit, Sept. 24–25
30 September 2009 - Clinton on Resolution Against Sexual Violence in Armed Conflict
25 September 2009 - Clinton’s Remarks on Combating Violence Against Girls
25 September 2009 - Women's Issues to Be Major Focus of U.S. Policy
25 September 2009 - U.S. Launches Multibillion-Dollar Effort to Fight Global Hunger
22 September 2009 - White House Briefing on Climate Change Policy
22 September 2009 - President Obama's Remarks at U.N. Climate Change Summit
10 September 2009 - Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2009, A proclamation by the president of the United States of America
09 September 2009 - Remarks by Assistant Secretary Robert O. Blake, Jr. at the School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University
08 September 2009 - Remarks by Treasury Secretary Geithner at G-20 Meeting
26 August 2009 - Senator Edward Kennedy Dies at 77
21 August 2009 - Presidential Message on Ramadan
14 August 2009 - Message by Secretary Clinton on India’s Independence Day
12 August 2009 - NASA Satellite Data Discover Vanishing Groundwater in India
23 July 2009 - Statement on Protecting Civil Aviation from MANPADS Attacks
23 July 2009 - State Dept. on Surpassing Goal of 75,000 New Peacekeepers by 2010
22 July 2009 - Clinton on U.S. Accession to Treaty of Amity and Cooperation
22 July 2009 - U.S. Accession to Treaty of Amity, Cooperation in Southeast Asia
22 July 2009 - Remarks by Secretary Clinton in Laguna Phuket, Thailand
21 July 2009 - Clinton Attends Southeast Asian Regional Forum in Thailand
20 July 2009 - Remarks by Secretary Clinton and Minister Krishna
20 July 2009 - U.S.-India Joint Statement Following Secretary Clinton’s New Delhi meetings, July 20, 2009
20 July 2009 - Fact Sheet on U.S.–India Agreements and Achievements
19 July 2009 - Remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, following ITC Green Building Tour and Discussion, New Delhi
18 July 2009 - Interview With Arnab Goswami of Frankly Speaking on Times Now; Mumbai, India, July 18, 2009
18 July 2009 - Secretary Clinton remarks at SEWA Store in Mumbai, July 18, 2009
18 July 2009 - Secretary's Clinton's tribute as written in the Taj hotel, Mumbai memorial book, July 18, 2009
18 July 2009 - Secretary Clinton's remarks at Taj hotel, Mumbai, July 18, 2009
17 July 2009 - Web Resources for Secretary Clinton’s Visit to India
15 July 2009 - Foreign Policy Address at the Council on Foreign Relations - Question and Answer Session
15 July 2009 - Speech by Secretary Clinton at the Council on Foreign Relations
14 July 2009 - South Asian Seeds of Peace Participants to Visit State Department
14 July 2009 - Statement on Secretary Clinton's Travel to India and Thailand
13 July 2009 - U.S. Summit Readies Communities for Autumn H1N1 Flu
10 July 2009 - Press Conference by President Obama in L'Aquila, Italy
09 July 2009 - White House Press Briefing by Mike Froman and Todd Stern
09 July 2009 - Remarks by President Obama on Major Economies Forum Declaration
08 July 2009 - Joint Understanding by Obama, Medvedev on Missile Defense
08 July 2009 - Fact Sheet: G8 Global Issues
08 July 2009 - G8 Leaders Focused on Global Economic Recovery
07 July 2009 - Obama's Speech in Moscow
06 July 2009 - Joint Statement by Presidents Obama, Medvedev on Afghanistan
01 July 2009 - Ambassador Verveer Urges Robust Afghan Debate on Women's Issues
30 June 2009 - Obama Supports Initiative Combating Nuclear Terrorism
29 June 2009 - Michelle Obama Defines Own Role as First Lady
25 June 2009 - Remarks by President Obama on Historic New Energy Bill
23 June 2009 - Opening Remarks by President Obama at News Conference
18 June 2009 - Defense Secretary Gates, Admiral Mullen Press Conference
18 June 2009 - Insurance Tool Helps Farmers, Nations Manage Climate Change Risk
17 June 2009 - Obama Envisions Sweeping Reform of Financial Regulation
15 June 2009 - Iran Must Respect the Right of Its People to Peaceful Expression
15 June 2009 - U.S. Welcomes Israeli Leader’s Endorsement of Palestinian State
12 June 2009 - White House Document on Change in Iraq
08 June 2009 - U.S. Global Partnerships Key in Fighting Drug-Resistant TB
06 June 2009 - Remarks by President Obama and French President Sarkozy in Caen
06 June 2009 - Obama: D-Day Changed an Entire Century
04 June 2009 - Gottemoeller's Remarks at the Conference on Disarmament
04 June 2009 - President Obama’s Remarks at Cairo University, Egypt, June 4, 2009 Photos 
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03 June 2009 - White House Press Briefing on Obama's Middle East Trip
02 June 2009 - Resources on Obama’s Policy Agenda for the Middle East
01 June 2009 - International Community Uniting Against Pirates, Official Says
01 June 2009 - Statement on Under Secretary Burns' Travel to India
01 June 2009 - State Department on Piracy Contact Group Meeting in New York
01 June 2009 - Obama Seeks Enhanced Engagement with the Middle East, Europe
29 May 2009 - President Obama to Speak to Muslim World from Cairo June 4
28 May 2009 - Remarks by President Obama and President Abbas at White House
26 May 2009 - State Department Official Discusses U.S.-India Relations
26 May 2009 - White House Document on Delivering on Change: Foreign Policy
23 May 2009 - Readout on Obama's Call with Prime Minister Singh of India
21 May 2009 - Speech by President Obama on Protecting U.S. Security, Values
20 May 2009 - White House Document on Delivering on Change: Ethics
20 May 2009 - President Obama's Announcement on National Fuel Efficiency Policy
20 May 2009 - Clinton's Opening Remarks at Senate Hearing on Foreign Operations
19 May 2009 - Statement on Cessation of Fighting in Sri Lanka
19 May 2009 - Secretary Clinton to Announce U.S. Humanitarian Aid to Pakistan
18 May 2009 - Fact Sheet: State Department Fact Sheet on Open Skies Arms Control Treaty
18 May 2009 - Contact Group on Piracy Off the Coast of Somalia
16 May 2009 - Statement on Elections in India
15 May 2009 - As H1N1 Flu Cases Increase Worldwide, Health Ministers to Meet
15 May 2009 - State Dept. Announcement on Democracy Video Challenge Finalists
14 May 2009 - USTR Kirk Says a New Path for Trade Talks May Be Needed
13 May 2009 - Clinton’s Remarks on Global Engagement and Citizen Diplomacy
13 May 2009 - Taking Diplomatic Action Against Piracy
13 May 2009 - Joint Statement by U.S., United Kingdom on Situation in Sri Lanka
13 May 2009 - President Obama Calls for Halt in Sri Lankan Fighting
12 May 2009 - State Department Official Encourages Dialogue with Muslim World
12 May 2009 - United States Wins Seat on U.N. Human Rights Council
11 May 2009 - Statement on U.S.-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Consultations
11 May 2009 - Atlantis Launch Begins Final Repair Mission for Space Telescope
08 May 2009 - U.S. Announces $27.5 Million for Pakistan, Afghanistan Food Aid
08 May 2009 - Fact Sheet: President Obama's FY 2010 International Affairs Budget Proposal
08 May 2009 - Films Highlight Hundreds of Definitions of Democracy
08 May 2009 - U.S. Banking System Well Positioned to Weather Recession
07 May 2009 - Obama Proposes Massive Global Health Initiative
06 May 2009 - Presidential Proclamation for World Trade Week, 2009
06 May 2009 - Remarks by Obama After Meeting Leaders from Afghanistan, Pakistan
06 May 2009 - White House Press Briefing by National Security Advisor
06 May 2009 - "Unprecedented Cooperation" in Pakistan, Afghanistan Talks
06 May 2009 - White House Press Briefing by Secretary Clinton, Press Secretary
06 May 2009 - Transcript: Remarks by Clinton, Presidents of Afghanistan, Pakistan
05 May 2009 - Remarks by President Obama on Global Health Initiative
05 May 2009 - A Gallup Study: Who Speaks for Islam?
05 May 2009 - Economy Should Improve in Late 2009
05 May 2009 - Obama Seeks Close Coordination with Afghan, Pakistani Leaders
01 May 2009 - Statement by President Obama to Mark World Press Freedom Day
01 May 2009 - Remarks by Secretary Clinton at Foreign Affairs Day
01 May 2009 - Briefing on 2008 Country Reports on Terrorism
30 April 2009 - Increasing Numbers of Journalists Are Being Imprisoned or Killed
30 April 2009 - Attacking Journalists Hurts All Society, Democracy Advocates Say
30 April 2009 - Secretary Clinton's Opening Remarks on the President's FY 2009 War Supplemental Request
30 April 2009 - Terrorist Attacks Fell 18 Percent in 2008, Report Says
30 April 2009 - Obama Marks His First 100 Days
29 April 2009 - Statement by Ambassador Rice on Children and Armed Conflict
29 April 2009 - Remarks at President's Town Hall Meeting in Arnold, Missouri
29 April 2009 - Key to Obama Foreign Policy Is Expanded Global Engagement
27 April 2009 - Remarks by Under Secretary William Burns at Russia World Forum
27 April 2009 - Obama Addresses Members of the National Academy of Sciences
27 April 2009 - World Bank Calls for Action to Prevent Global Catastrophe
27 April 2009 - Clinton’s Remarks at Major Economies Forum on Energy, Climate
27 April 2009 - Swine Flu Outbreaks Mobilize International Public Health Effort
26 April 2009 - EJ: The Way to Wellness
24 April 2009 - Washington Hosts Climate Change Talks with 17 Nations
24 April 2009 - Stability in Pakistan Is Central to U.S. Efforts in Afghanistan
22 April 2009 - Statement on World Intellectual Property Day 2009
22 April 2009 - Clinton's Opening Remarks to House Foreign Affairs Committee Video
22 April 2009 - President Obama Highlights Vision for Clean Energy Economy
22 April 2009 - Proclamation by President Obama on Earth Day
21 April 2009 - Obama Says U.S., Cuba Taking Critical Steps Toward a New Day
21 April 2009 - United States Will Be Engaged in Arab-Israeli Peace Process
17 April 2009 - At-Risk Species in 30 Countries Benefit from U.S. Grants
16 April 2009 - Call for End to Hostilities in Sri Lanka
16 April 2009 - Greenhouse Gas Cuts Now Could Lessen Climate Change Effects
16 April 2009 - United States Expands Fight Against Pirates
14 April 2009 - Speech by President Obama on U.S. Economy: A New Foundation
13 April 2009 - Statement by Secretary Clinton on Bangla New Year
13 April 2009 - Statement by Secretary Clinton on Nepali New Year
13 April 2009 - U.S. Administration Announcement on U.S. Policy Toward Cuba
10 April 2009 - Obama Letter to Congress on Funding for Iraq, Afghanistan
09 April 2009 - U.S.-Indian Team Investigates Alternative Energy Source in India
06 April 2009 - Remarks by President Obama to Turkish Parliament
06 April 2009 - Repairing Ties in Turkey, Obama Reaches Out to Muslim World
06 April 2009 - President Obama's Participation in NATO 60th Anniversary Summit
06 April 2009 - President Obama Press Availability with Turkish President Gul
05 April 2009 - President Obama Remarks in Prague, Czech Republic
04 April 2009 - Obama Radio Address on G20 Action to Address Global Economy
02 April 2009 - Opening Remarks by President Obama at Press Conference in London
02 April 2009 - President Obama Calls G20 Summit a Turning Point for Recovery
02 April 2009 - India a Crucial U.S. Partner, Says Obama
01 April 2009 - Remarks by Secretary Clinton in The Hague, Netherlands
01 April 2009 - Joint Press Availability with Obama and Prime Minister Brown
31 March 2009 - Secretary Clinton at International Conference on Afghanistan
30 March 2009 - United States to Host Climate Change Forum in April
30 March 2009 - Obama Heads to Europe with Extensive Schedule
27 March 2009 - National Security Adviser Briefs on U.S. Afghan-Pakistan Strategy
27 March 2009 - White Paper on U.S. Policy Toward Afghanistan and Pakistan
27 March 2009 - Press Briefing on New Strategy for Afghanistan, Pakistan
27 March 2009 - Obama on a New Strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan
27 March 2009 - Obama Announces New Strategy for Afghanistan, Pakistan: Heavy emphasis on training additional Afghan security forces
27 March 2009 - A New Strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Friday, March 27, 2009 (Video 234 MB) Transcript
27 March 2009 - White Paper of the Interagency Policy Group's Report on U.S. Policy toward Afghanistan and Pakistan (PDF)
25 March 2009 - Obama Administration Seeks New Progress in U.S.-Indian Relations
24 March 2009 - Obama News Conference on U.S. Economy
16 March 2009 - Research of the Week: Immune Response Stops Malaria Parasite Development
16 March 2009 - G20 Ministers Pledge to Continue Action on Recession
12 March 2009 - Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman's Interview with Charlie Rose
11 March 2009 - President Obama Announces White House Council on Women and Girls
10 March 2009 - U.S.-Supported Foreign Broadcasting Adapts to Digital Age
10 March 2009 - NATO Allies Share Vital Interest in Stabilizing Afghanistan
05 March 2009 - State Department's 2009 International Women of Courage Awards
03 March 2009 - Presidential Proclamation on Women's History Month
02 March 2009 - Latest Climate Change Science Indicates Worsening Effects Ahead
01 March 2009 - Defense Secretary Gates' Interview on Meet the Press
27 February 2009 - U.S., International Tsunami Efforts Continue in Indian Ocean
27 February 2009 - Legal Experts Take Action to Prosecute Pirates
27 February 2009 - Illegal Drug Trade Takes Lives, Ruins Societies
25 February 2009 - Introduction to 2008 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
24 February 2009 - U.S. Celebrates Women's Contributions to the World Every March
24 February 2009 - Afghan, Pakistani Officials Join White House Strategy Talks
24 February 2009 - President Obama's Speech to a Joint Session of Congress
19 February 2009 - Record Number of Farmers Growing Biotech Crops
19 February 2009 - Secretary Clinton’s Town Hall Meeting at University of Tokyo
18 February 2009 - Statement by President Obama on Afghanistan
17 February 2009 - Remarks by Obama at Signing of Economic Stimulus Bill
17 February 2009 - Obama Orders First New Troops to Afghanistan
13 February 2009 - Top U.S. Commander Considers Road Ahead in Afghanistan
12 February 2009 - Clinton on Anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Trip to India
11 February 2009 - Analysis: Afghanistan Needs the World’s Help
11 February 2009 - U.S. Special Representative Begins Consultations in Pakistan
11 February 2009 - Analysis of Mumbai Terrorist Attack Shows Strategic Planning
10 February 2009 - Obama Press Conference on U.S. Economy
09 February 2009 - Remarks by Biden at 45th Munich Conference on Security Policy
09 February 2009 - Secretary Clinton’s Interview with the New York Times
07 February 2009 - Biden Lays Out U.S. Foreign Policy Goals, Approaches
04 February 2009 - Martin Luther King Inspired by 1959 Journey to India
04 February 2009 - Special Representative Departs for Afghanistan, Pakistan
02 February 2009 - Michelle Obama Presents Modern Image for Black Women
30 January 2009 - New NASA Spacecraft Dedicated to Studying Carbon Dioxide
30 January 2009 - Defense on Upcoming Elections in Iraq and Afghanistan
27 January 2009 - Obama Makes Climate Change a National Priority
27 January 2009 - Defense Secretary Gates’ Opening Statement at Senate Hearing
27 January 2009 - Secretary Clinton’s Remarks with Reporters on U.S. Foreign Policy
26 January 2009 - President Obama’s Interview with Hisham Melhem of Al Arabiya
26 January 2009 - Obama Sets Bold New Principles for U.S. Energy, Climate Policies
25 January 2009 - Message from President Obama to India on Republic Day
23 January 2009 - U.S. Foreign Policy Shifts with Lightning-like Speed
22 January 2009 - Biden, Clinton Announce Special Envoys to Mideast, South Asia
22 January 2009 - Secretary Clinton’s Remarks to State Department Employees
22 January 2009 - Executive Order on Closure of Guantánamo Bay Detention Facility
22 January 2009 - White House Executive Order on Ensuring Lawful Interrogations
22 January 2009 - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Calls for Robust Diplomacy
22 January 2009 - Obama Names Special Envoys for Middle East, Afghanistan-Pakistan
21 January 2009 - Amid Inauguration Day Festivities, Work Gets Done
21 January 2009 - Senate Confirms Group of Obama’s Cabinet Picks
20 January 2009 - A National Day of Renewal and Reconciliation, Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 (The White House Blog)
20 January 2009 - Elizabeth Alexander’s Inaugural Poem
20 January 2009 - President Obama’s Inaugural Address
20 January 2009 - Barack Obama Becomes 44th President of the United States
15 January 2009 - President Bush Delivers Farewell Address to the Nation
13 January 2009 - Assistant Secretary Boucher on Response to Mumbai Attack
13 January 2009 - Hillary Clinton Seeks to Renew U.S. Leadership Through Diplomacy
12 January 2009 - Note on Sanctions Against Pakistan's A.Q. Khan and Associates
12 January 2009 - Press Conference by President Bush; Bush discusses his presidency in final press conference