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  1. While we meet with friends and families at the holidays, some gatherings are a little less bright, as many of our colleagues are serving at unaccompanied posts overseas. Glad to honor their families today for their resilience and their own service to our great nation.

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  2. I'm working to build a more efficient, effective, accountable for the future. What will that future look like? Teens (age 13-15) can share their visions for “The Future We Want” through a new art competition at :

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  3. The Department is proud to recognize Bob Hopkins as one of our for his leadership and extraordinary work in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. He is a modern-day hero among us. We thank him for his commitment, courage, and service.

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  4. In , , and elsewhere, citizens of corrupt or oppressive regimes are demanding their unalienable rights and fundamental freedoms be recognized. The United States stands with those who are seeking human freedom and dignity.

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  5. detained 12 of its own citizens trying to attend a Day event at the U.S. Embassy. Ironic.

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  6. Dec 11

    Thank you to and for all your work to deliver this important advance in our economic security in North America.

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  7. Dec 11

    Pleased at the progress made in Mexico yesterday as we signed an amendment to bring the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement closer to passage. The USMCA will increase the economic prosperity of our countries.

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  8. Dec 11

    .: I’m announcing the designation of 3 Iranian transportation companies that helped import items for its WMD programs. These programs involved siphoning funds away from the oppressed Iranian people & augmenting the regime’s campaign of terror at home & abroad.

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  9. Dec 11

    .: We’re a nation that not only believes in unalienable rights of all people, but was founded on protecting those rights. We don’t just talk about them; we take action in support of them.

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  10. Dec 11

    Foreign Service families are an integral part of the , and we are grateful for their dedication, sacrifice, and selfless service to our nation.

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  11. Dec 11

    Joined by his cousins, Deputy Secretary John Sullivan formally dedicated to the Secretary’s Library two books authored by his late uncle, Ambassador William H. Sullivan, a 32-year Career Foreign Service Officer.

    Joined by his cousins, Deputy Secretary John Sullivan formally dedicated to the Secretary’s Library two books authored by his late Uncle, Ambassador William H. Sullivan, a 32-year Career Foreign Service Officer.
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  12. Dec 11

    Today we sanction three Iranian companies for their role in Iran’s weapons of mass destruction program. Iran must prioritize its people's needs instead of squandering their resources to export terror. We support the Iranian people as they demand this!

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  13. Dec 11

    Since 1947, has been collecting toys & distributing them to less fortunate children during the holidays. We are grateful to the U.S. Marine Corps for capturing the spirit of giving & bringing much joy to children in need. Thank you, .

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  14. Dec 11

    .: Sanctions the United States has levied on Russian individuals and entities are in no way targeted at the Russian people, themselves. We have no quarrel with law-abiding citizens.

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  15. Dec 11

    Reverend Mario Felix Barroso was persecuted for his Christian faith in . After enduring years of threats & detainment, he & his family fled to the United States. We call on the Cuban regime to stop infringing on the of its citizens.

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  16. Dec 11

    Today, delivered remarks to the media.

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  17. Dec 11

    Live now!  delivers remarks to the media. 

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  18. Dec 11

    . will deliver remarks to the media today at 8:45 a.m. ET. Watch live here on Twitter or .

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  19. Dec 10

    "USMCA is a great deal for all three countries, solves the many deficiencies and mistakes in NAFTA, greatly opens markets to our farmers and manufacturers, reduces trade barriers to the U.S." -- President

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  20. Dec 10

    Today, Robert Lighthizer joined Mexican President , , and Canadian Deputy Prime Minister to sign the Protocol of Amendments to the -- making history and paving the way for trade, jobs, and growth in the United States.

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