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Release of the President’s National Security Strategy

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE OCTOBER 12, 2022 The United States’  National Security Strategy   lays out a vision for a free, open, secure, and prosperous world and a comprehensive plan to realize it.  This is not just our vision, but one shared by many other countries that seek to live in a world that respects the foundational principles of self-determination, territorial ...
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Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Emmanuel Macron of France

WHITE HOUSE September 21, 2022 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with President Emmanuel Macron on the margins of the Global Fund Seventh Replenishment Conference in New York. The two leaders reaffirmed their continued support for Ukraine’s efforts to defend itself against Russian aggression. They also discussed efforts to prevent Iran from ever acquiring ...
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Worldwide Caution

Worldwide Cautions provide U.S. citizens with general information regarding terrorist activities, political violence, and criminal activity that occur abroad, as well as specific recommendations on how to prepare for possible contingencies, receive information on breaking security events and ensure that travelers can be contacted in an emergency. This version replaces the Worldwide Caution dated January ...
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Health Alert – U. S. Embassy Paris, France  (August 2, 2022)

Location: All France Event: End of French COVID-related entry requirements.  The government of France has announced that as of August 1, it has ended all COVID-related entry requirements for France.  Travelers no longer require proof of vaccination or a negative test to enter France.  In addition, the health/vaccine pass has been eliminated for all locations.  ...
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246th Independence Day

Remarks by Ambassador Denise Bauer Thank you, Ambassador Markell. You have served in critical positions during challenging times, as Governor while our country was recovering from a historic recession and, most recently, as Coordinator at the White House, helping vulnerable Afghans resettle in the United States. So, when you speak about facing challenges with humility ...
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