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  1. Thank you PM for the warm welcome back to Israel. The alliance between the United States and Israel is unbreakable, and under the Trump Administration, our ties grow ever stronger by the day. U.S. support for Israel’s right to self-defense is unwavering.

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  2. I met w/ PM , the Director of Mossad, & the Israeli Atomic Energy Commissioner. Discussions included our ongoing efforts to expand & enhance our historic partnership w/ Israel, our mutual response to the threat from Iran, & the coordinated U.S. drawdown in Syria.

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  3. U.S. Central Command has confirmed that Jamal al-Badawi was killed in a precision strike on 1/1/19. He was indicted by a federal grand jury in 2003, charged with 50 counts of various terrorism offenses, and was wanted for his role in the terrorist attack against USS Cole.

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  4. Today the United States stands with the democratically elected National Assembly, the Venezuelan people, and all champions of democracy who show tremendous courage in defending from ’s corrupt and repressive rule.

    Statement on Swearing in of Venezuela's New National Assembly President
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  5. Jan 5

    There is no change to the US position against the use of chemical weapons by the Assad regime - any further use will be met by a swift, strong response.

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  6. Jan 5

    The U.S. applauds the for standing up for democracy in and denouncing 's upcoming sham inauguration. The elections in Venezuela were flawed, unfree, and unfair. We stand with the region to demand the restoration of democracy and fundamental freedoms.

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  7. Jan 4

    Demonstration Alert: Demonstrations expected from the “Yellow Vests” group on Saturday, January 5, from approximately 10 am to 7 pm. The group will assemble in The Hague inner city near government buildings. Avoid areas of demonstrations.

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  8. Ambassador James Jeffrey, the current Special Representative for Syria Engagement, will take on the additional role of the Special Envoy to the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, effective January 4, 2019.

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  9. Jan 4

    . will travel to Jordan, Egypt, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Kuwait, January 8-15.

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  10. Jan 3

    I’ll be joined by & U.S. Amb. James Jeffrey for the meetings in Turkey. 2/2

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  11. Jan 3

    Leaving tomorrow for Israel & Turkey to discuss the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Syria, how we will work with allies & partners to prevent the resurgence of ISIS, stand fast with those who fought with us against ISIS, & counter Iranian malign behavior in the region. 1/2

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  12. Jan 3

    Watch ’s full interview with on

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  13. . spoke by phone today with Danish Foreign Minister and discussed ’s contributions to . The Secretary thanked Foreign Minister Samuelsen for Denmark’s outstanding cooperation in the international effort to across the globe.

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  14. U.S. stands by the Congolese voters who went to the polls across the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on December 30. ’s National Independent Electoral Commission must now ensure the accurate reporting of election results.

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  15. Jan 3

    plans to fire off Space Launch Vehicles with virtually same technology as ICBMs. The launch will advance its missile program. US, France, UK & Germany have already stated this is in defiance of UNSCR 2231. We won't stand by while the regime threatens international security.

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  16. Jan 2

    Less than two hours on the ground must be a record -- but meeting with key U.S. partner is crucial to keeping Americans safe and prosperous. We'll continue working closely with Colombia and all of our partners in the Western Hemisphere.

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  17. Jan 2

    President of and I had a frank and open meeting on our shared goals: less coca cultivation, , fair and reciprocal trade, and an end to the humanitarian crisis. Colombia remains a genuine and steadfast U.S. partner.

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  18. Jan 2

    Today, met with Colombian President in Cartagena. Read their remarks: | More on the Secretary's trip to :

    U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo meets with Colombian President Ivan Duque, in Cartagena, Colombia, January 2, 2019. [State Department photo by Ron Pryzsucha/ Public Domain]
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  19. . met today with President , congratulated the President on his inauguration, and reaffirmed the strong U.S.- partnership. The two leaders discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation, including on situations in Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua.

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  20. Today, met with Foreign Minister in Brasilia. The two leaders reaffirmed the strong partnership between the United States and and discussed opportunities to expand cooperation on economic, education, and security issues.

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