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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 tour of Indian Agricultural Research Institute Research Field, New Delhi

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   Video Video  Audio MP3  हिंदी ; ਪੁਞਬਿ; اردو

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