It undermines the right of Kenyans to information.

Do they still seek to influence and intimidate Lebanese politicians and political life in Lebanon? Absolutely.

They’ve also said that they’re going to be conducting a comprehensive investigation not only into this incident but into all facilities where detainees are being held.

We’ve made significant progress in funding projects throughout the region, … We will be using MEPI money to fund our contribution … to these two funds, the Foundation for the Future and the Fund for...

The Russians, I think, clearly delivered a message consistent with the Quartet aims and the Quartet statement.

I don’t really have more to add to the statement. It’s important that Taiwan unambiguously clarify its position.

for his courtesy and convenience, and that is because he is a former Cabinet official.

We were concerned by the reports and are in touch with the Egyptian government to ascertain the facts.

I think our ambassador and his comments very fairly and accurately reflect the policy of the United States.

What we would like to see is effective measures against such acts so that the measures Israel is taking are not necessary.

The United States is imposing targeted travel restrictions and is planning financial sanctions against individuals responsible for the recent electoral fraud and human rights abuses in Belarus, including Alexander Lukashenko.

The United States wants to see the boycott against Israel dropped completely by everybody. We are working toward that, frankly, with the government of the UAE.

We don’t practice torture. And we don’t believe that others should practice torture.

I mean, why does Syria continue to let that happen unless there’s a deliberate decision to do it? There certainly seems to be an unwillingness to take actions to stop it.

Obviously, when you become aware of issues in instances like this, it is troubling.

And as long as we’re dealing with one-sided, polemical resolutions that put all of the blame on one side and do not recognize the responsibility of others, particularly these terrorist groups, then it’s not a...

I think it’s important to remember and underscore that Iran is a state sponsor of terror, they have engaged in actions that we think are hostile and unhelpful, and that we view this proposed sale...

And obviously this strategic partnership has an important role in that.

This is a tragedy and a crime. We condemn it absolutely.

We have every reason to believe they can and will

The United States … reiterates this message in the strongest possible terms.

It’s our understanding that President Chen did not abolish it, and he reaffirmed Taiwan’s commitment to the status quo. We attach great importance to that commitment, and we’ll be following his follow-through carefully.

We want to ensure that all their questions are answered and that there is strong support for what the president sees as a major initiative that is both good for nonproliferation and good for the...

This is not something new. We’ve heard these sorts of comments before. It was not phrased or given as an ultimatum but rather to the contrary.

We felt the case was closed after the first apologies. Then [the Zimbabwe government] chose to make a media issue out of it. But the fact of the matter is that they apologized and we...

Any use of force or violence against peaceful demonstrators will be met with a strong response from the international community.

The problem has clearly not been solved and the problem is widespread.

Contrary to commitments made to the Europeans and others, and contrary to its treaty obligations, Iran is engaged in enrichment activity on its territory and that is of serious concern to all of us and...

This issue is something between Mexico and Venezuela. It’s not something that you need to drag the United States in.

We will be requesting his extradition from the United Kingdom.

These changes of terminologies for government-controlled enterprises or economic and cultural offices, in our view, would appear to unilaterally change Taiwan’s status, and for that reason we’re not supportive of them,

She’s an active, active secretary of state.

We attach great importance to that commitment and we’ll be following his follow-through carefully.

Syria must immediately end the flow of arms to militias within Lebanon and cooperate with the Lebanese government on border security.

Steve was a brave public servant, a brave American, dedicated to his country and to helping the people of Iraq and the people of America.

We obviously want to find needy populations and get them these supplies as soon as possible, because if you need them, you need them now. So we’re eager to resolve this soon.

We believe there’s solid information to substantiate clandestine Iranian efforts to develop weapons of mass destruction and delivery systems, and this is something we’ve been saying for quite some time,

We have seen reports that … there is no distinction between ‘abolish’ and ‘ceasing activity’ and that the effect of Taiwan’s action earlier this week was to abolish the Council.

It shows clearly the nature of the enemy we’re dealing with.

We urge the king to return to democracy by initiating a dialogue with the country’s political parties. After one year of arbitrary rule, this is the best way to address the Maoist insurgency and to...

We will also make the point that all protests and demonstrations need to be peaceful, legal; all parties should refrain from violence.

December 26 marks the one year anniversary of the tragic earthquake and tsunami that killed more than 200,000 people in eight countries and took the homes and livelihoods of hundreds of thousands more.

I think that what we would like is a uniform application of universally accepted standards, and that’s what we will continue to work for.

The United States does not support Taiwan independence and opposes unilateral changes to the status quo by either Taiwan or Beijing.

I’m not going to today give you a full accounting of specific steps we’re going to take in reaction to this arrest. We’re not there yet. But I think it is important to note that,...

What’s in front of us is ensuring that if there is wrongdoing, that it be fully understood, and that appropriate actions be taken,

If Iran has a problem with the state of affairs and the situation it finds itself in, Iran has only itself to blame.

It’s important to us that actions by states on the subcontinent are done in ways that aren’t provocative, in ways that aren’t threatening. I think that by all accounts the test met that criteria.

We have been in touch with both countries to express the view that we urge them to come to a compromise that meets the needs of both, underscoring the importance of security of supply and...

at the same time, it’s important to recognize … the important forward movement that both countries have made in addressing issues between them.