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  1. “It is great to be back in Seoul. This is my first trip here as the Special Representative of the U.S. for North Korea since my appointment by Secretary Pompeo.” S/R Stephen Biegun arrived at Incheon International Airport and delivered a statement regarding his visit.

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  2. Melania and I wish all Jewish people Shana Tova and send our warmest greetings to those celebrating Rosh Hashanah and the start of the High Holy Days...

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  3. Sep 8

    On the eve of , I wish the American Jewish community and our Jewish friends around the world a Happy and Sweet New Year.

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  4. Sep 8

    Happy birthday, Mattis! Thanks for celebrating this week in at and with our great servicemen and women in .

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  5. Sep 7

    This week, and Mattis participated in the "2+2" Dialogue in New Delhi with their Indian counterparts to discuss strengthening strategic, security, and defense cooperation in the & beyond. Read more:

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  6. Sep 8

    The U.S. condemns the arbitrary detention of six National Dialogue members in . We call for the release of all arbitrarily detained persons and call on the Ortega gov't to ensure the safety of all who choose to exercise universal rights to freedom of speech & assembly.

    A statement by Spokesperson Heather Nauert on Criminalization of Dissent in Nicaragua, September 7, 2018.
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  7. Sep 8

    . has called back the Chiefs of Mission of , , & for consultations related to recent decisions to no longer recognize . They will meet w/ USG officials to discuss support for democratic institutions & economies in the region.

    Statement by Spokesperson Heather Nauert on U.S. Chiefs of Mission to the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, and Panama Called Back for Consultations, September 7, 2018.
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  8. Sep 7

    If only the Ayatollah’s regime didn’t ban social media in , maybe the Iranian people would know the truth about who really cares about Palestinians, and why the regime wastes the people’s money on terrorists while they struggle.

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  9. Sep 7

    FACT: ’s regime punished Palestinians by providing them just $20,000 — yes, $20,000 — via from 2008 to 2017.

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  10. Sep 7

    Ayatollah Khamenei says he cares about Palestinians. FACT: Since 1994, the U.S. provided $6.3 billion in aid to support the Palestinian people; ’s morally corrupt regime provided hundreds of millions in aid to terrorists who endanger the Palestinians’ lives & livelihoods.

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  11. Under the constitution, the right to peaceful protest and the duty to protect public and private property go hand in hand. The United States condemns violence against diplomats, including that which occurred today in .

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  12. Sep 7

    On Saturday, ’s Thessaloniki International Fair opens with the U.S. as honored country and leading the U.S. representation. We're proud to support Greece’s economic recovery and opportunities for bilateral trade relationship.

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  13. Sep 7

    Deputy Secretary Sullivan met with today to discuss the need for continued action to reduce coca cultivation and cocaine production in , U.S. support for a just and lasting peace in Colombia, and support for the restoration of democracy in .

    A readout from Spokesperson Heather Nauert of Deputy Secretary Sullivan's Meeting with Colombian Foreign Minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo, September 7, 2018.
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  14. Sep 7

    Statement on chairing a Security Council meeting:

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  15. Sep 7

    This week, and Mattis participated in the "2+2" Dialogue in New Delhi with their Indian counterparts to discuss strengthening strategic, security, and defense cooperation in the & beyond. Read more:

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  16. Sep 7

    Read how firefighting expert Daniel Montoya shared his 30 years of experience in forest-fire management with over 190 representatives from ’s public & private sector to help Bolivians better prepare for & prevent national disasters.

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  17. Are you a designer or developer? There’s only one week left to apply to our first-ever hackathon, . Apply before Sept. 14th and help us tell the story of American diplomacy! Learn more and register ➡️

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  18. The U.S. is committed to engaging regularly with states, U.S. Tribes, Congress, and U.S. stakeholders as we modernize the Columbia River Treaty regime.

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  19. Sep 7

    My favorite part of visiting our embassies abroad is meeting the diplomats and their families who demonstrate daily their strong commitment to our democracy. What a great welcome from and our team at ! 🇺🇸🇮🇳

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  20. Sep 6

    Today, the United States imposed financial sanctions on four individuals and five entities that have facilitated weapons or fuel transfers, or provided other financial or material support, to the Assad regime in .

    Statement on U.S. Sanctions on Supporters of the Syrian Regime
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