U.S. Department of State

Secretary Kerry (Nov. 29): "The bottom line is that thanks to many of you in this room, the State Department’s glass ceiling has been removed. Others have not, as we bitterly know. But it’s up to us still to ensure that it doesn’t come back, because nothing is certain...In our era, leading effectively and opposing responsibly are both very complicated, sobering propositions, and that gives us a lot to talk about here today." Full Text»

Ambassador Russell (Nov. 29): "We’ve seen time and again that when women and girls do better, countries do better as well. That means our broader shared goals for the Western Hemisphere—security, prosperity, and good governance—are deeply connected to the issues of child marriage and motherhood." Full Text» DipNote» More»

Deputy Assistant Secretary Craft (Nov. 26): "On Small Business Saturday, think not only about how you can support small businesses near you, but about how trade, and trade agreements, support small businesses across the country by helping them compete in new markets." DipNote» More»