Secretary Kerry (Oct. 5): "We know the Afghan people are, broadly writ, committed to peace and security, and that is something that they have been denied for too long by a small group of armed insurgents." Full Text» Communique» Trip Page»

Spokesperson Kirby (Oct. 6): "Some of our embassies remain closed for routine services while others have reopened. We're going to post updates on the status of operations on our website, travel.state.gov." Full Text» USAID»
Spokesperson John Kirby (Oct. 6): "We again call upon the Russian government to bring to justice those responsible for ordering, planning and executing Ms. Politkovskaya's murder." Full Text»
Oct. 6: The International Civil Aviation Organization has adopted a global market-based measure that puts the international aviation industry on a path toward sustainable, carbon-neutral growth. More»
On October 6, the U.S. and the Netherlands co-hosted a donor conference in Washington, DC, for the Syria Justice and Accountability Center and the Syria Survivors of Torture Initiative. More»
Assistant Secretary Rose (Oct. 6): "President Obama's vision of a world without nuclear weapons is not one easily reached. ... It is essential we take into account the broader security environment." Full Text»
Deputy Spokesperson Toner (oct. 5): "We strongly condemn the Israeli government's recent decision to advance a plan that would create a significant new settlement deep in the West Bank." Full Text»


October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. This annual campaign raises awareness about cybersecurity. More»

The State by State Map details the work of the Department in each U.S. State, and all for about 1% of the Federal budget. More»

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