US Department of State Dispatch articles from June 1994

US Department of State Dispatch archives from June 1994

North Korea nuclear situation. (statements by Bill Clinton and Robert L. Gallucci) (Transcript)
June 27, 1994... President Clinton June 22,1994 Opening statement at a news conference, Washington, DC. Today, I want to announce an important step forward in the situation in North Korea. This afternoon, we have received formal confirmation from...

Establishing the basis for a successful conclusion to the crisis in Haiti. (statements by Bill Clinton and William Gray; includes White House press release on the subject) (Transcript)
June 27, 1994... New Steps on U.S.-Haiti Financial Transactions and Commercial Air Service Opening statements at a news conference by President Clinton and William Gray, Special Adviser to the President and the Secretary of State on Haiti, Washington,...

U.S. and Japan: common ideals and new challenges. (statements by Bill Clinton and Emperor Akihito) (Transcript)
June 27, 1994... President Clinton. Your Majesties, distinguished guests: On behalf of the people of the United States, I am deeply honored to welcome Your Majesties to Washington and our nation for your first visit since you ascended to the Chrysanthemum...

Russia joins the Partnership for Peace: a historic moment for NATO and Europe. (statements by Warren Christopher and Andrei Kozyrev) (Transcript)
June 27, 1994... Secretary Christopher June 21, 1994 Opening statement from a press briefing en route from Andrews Air Force Base to Brussels, Belgium. I thought that it might be useful if I gave you a little preview of the day tomorrow--some of...

Realism and idealism in American foreign policy today. (speech by Madeleine K. Albright) (Transcript)
June 27, 1994... It is wonderful to be here among so many friends at what is without doubt one of America's most prestigious and accomplished graduate schools. This afternoon, we come together to mark the end of another academic year. It is a day to...

The tragedy in Rwanda: international cooperation to find a solution. (statement by Madeleine K. Albright; includes transcript of Security Council resolution on Rwanda) (Transcript)
June 27, 1994... Madeleine K. Albright, UNSC Resolution Statement by the U. S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations before the UN Security Council, New York City, June 22, 1994. Mr. President, so much has been said about the tragedy in...

Combatting international narcotics trafficking. (statement by Robert S. Gelbard) (Transcript)
June 27, 1994... Robert S. Gelbard, Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics Matters Statement before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Washington, DC, June 22, 1994 Mr. Chairman and members of the committee: I appreciate the...

Toward a more integrated world. (statement by Warren Christopher before the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) (Transcript)
June 20, 1994... It is a pleasure to be the first American Secretary of State to attend an OECD ministerial in more than a decade, and a pleasure to join Secretary Brown in today's proceedings. Let me take this opportunity to express my government's...

Transforming the NATO alliance to meet new security needs. (statement by Warren Christopher at meeting of North Atlantic Treaty Organization ministers) (Transcript)
June 20, 1994... It is a pleasure to reconvene in the North Atlantic Council. I want to thank our Turkish hosts and express our appreciation for this spectacular meeting site on the banks of the Bosporus. I also want to thank our distinguished Deputy...

Fact sheet: Organization for Cooperation and Development.
June 20, 1994... Background The Paris-based OECD is an integral element in the system of Western international institutions developed after World War II. It began as the Organization for European Economic Cooperation, created in 1948 to rebuild the...

North Atlantic Council final communique. (Transcript)
June 20, 1994... Final Communique issued following the Ministerial Meeting of the North Atlantic Council (NAC), Istanbul, Turkey, June 9, 1994. 1. At their Summit meeting in Brussels on 10-11 January, our Heads of State and Government confirmed the...

Toward a secure, free, and fully integrated Europe. (statement by Warren Christopher before ministers of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization) (Transcript)
June 20, 1994... Mr. Acting Secretary General: Four years ago, NATO proposed to formalize its emerging security cooperation with Europe's new democracies through the North Atlantic Cooperation Council. This year, NATO is building on the NACC to transform its...

North Atlantic Cooperation Council communique. (includes related article) (Transcript)
June 20, 1994... Statement issued following the Ministerial Meeting of the North Atlantic Cooperation Council (NACC), Istanbul, Turkey, June 10, 1994. 1. We, the Foreign Ministers and Representatives of the member countries of the North Atlantic...

Secretary and Russian Foreign Minister meet. (statements by Warren Christopher and Andrei Kozyrev) (Transcript)
June 20, 1994... Secretary Christopher. I've been meeting with the Foreign Minister for 2 1/2 hours. We, fortunately, had lunch next to each other today, came back, and have been upstairs in my suite. So we've had a good opportunity to talk. As you might...

Recent events in the Middle East. (statement by Assistant Secretary Robert H. Pelletreau before the House) (Transcript)
June 20, 1994... Mr. Chairman, distinguished members of the subcommittee: I am pleased to appear before you again to review recent developments in the Middle East. In the two months that have passed since I last testified before you, the region has taken...

U.S. commitment to conflict resolution in Africa. (statement by Assistant Secretary George E. Moose before the House) (Transcript)
June 20, 1994... Mr. Chairman, members of the subcommittee: I welcome this opportunity to address the committee on the subject of conflict resolution in Africa. It is a central issue for those of us involved in African policy and one that warrants ongoing...

Current trends in global terrorism. (statement by Patrick N. Theros before the American Society for Industrial Security) (Transcript)
June 20, 1994... Good morning. In the late 1980s, when terrorist hijackings were commonplace and Beirut was in utter caos, public opinion polls showed that the American people were more concerned about terrorism than any other foreign policy issue, including...

Securing peace and prosperity in a broader Europe. (address by Bill Clinton before the French National Assembly) (Transcript)
June 13, 1994... Mr. President, distinguished deputies, representatives of the people of France: It is a high honor for me to be invited here--along with my wife and our distinguished ambassador, Pamela Harriman--to share with you this occasion. There is...

Update on the four-point plan for Haiti. (statement by Strobe Talbott before the Organization of American States) (Transcript)
June 13, 1994... Mr. Chairman, I cannot elaborate on or improve on the eloquence of the previous speakers. What I can do is share with this body how my government answers what my friend and colleague Mr. Caputo calls the red elephant question: how to get the...

Country fact sheet: Kenya.
June 13, 1994... PEOPLE Kenya's population of 26 million is varied. The national motto of Kenya is harambee, meaning "pull together." Traditional herders, Arab Muslims, and comopolitan residents of Nairobi--its capital--contribute to the culture. The...

Focus on business: services for U.S. firms abroad. (provided by the State Department)
June 13, 1994... The Department of State plays a key role in the new export promotion strategy which was developed by the Commerce Department's Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee to upgrade the efforts of 19 U.S. Government agencies involved in export...

Fourth meeting of U.S.-Jordanian-Israeli Trilateral Economic Committee. (Transcript)
June 13, 1994... Statement released by the Office of the Spokesman, Washington, DC, June 7, 1994. The fourth meeting of the U.S.-Jordanian-Israeli Trilateral Economic Committee was held in Washington on June 6-7, 1994. The group met in plenary and, as in...

Sustainable development of small island developing states. (Under Secretary for Global Affairs Timothy E. Wirth speech) (Transcript)
June 6, 1994... Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister and distinguished delegates. Standing here on this beautiful island it is hard to picture the challenges facing small island developing states that have been identified during the past two weeks. The idea of an...

Fact sheet: Russia. (includes related articles)
June 6, 1994... U.S.-Russian Relations During the summit meeting in Moscow, January 12-15, 1994, President Clinton and President Yeltsin reaffirmed the fundamental importance of U.S.-Russian cooperation based on the Charter of American-Russian...

Country fact sheet: Afghanistan.
June 6, 1994... PEOPLE Afghanistan's ethnically and linguistically mixed population reflects its location astride historic trade and invasion routes leading from Central Asia into South and Southwest Asia. Pashtuns are the dominant ethnic group,...

Expanded military and defense cooperation with the Baltic States. (State Department Spokesperson Michael McCurry speech) (Transcript)
June 6, 1994... The United States considers the maintenance of regional stability in the Baltic Sea area to be a high priority. In order to contribute to stability and harmony in the region, the United States has been actively engaged in promoting the...

Rwanda: arms embargo. (statement by Department of State and Department of Commerce) (Transcript)
June 6, 1994... The President remains gravely concerned about the continued bloodshed in Rwanda. The U.S. repeats its urgent demand for an immediate end to the killings, cessation of hostilities, and resumption of talks between the warring parties. The U.S....

The U.S. and Italy celebrate 50 years of freedom and democracy. (The Trip of President Clinton to Europe in Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of D-Day 1944-1994)(remarks in Italy) (Transcript)
June 1, 1994... Rome, Italy Remarks at the Piazza del Campidoglio, June 2, 1994. Mayor Rutelli, Mrs. Rutelli, Prime Minister Berlusconi, Mrs. Berlusconi, and citizens of Rome: For Hillary and for me, this is a historic moment. At this site of...

Remembering World War II heroes of the air and sea. (remarks in England)(The Trip of President Clinton to Europe in Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of D-Day 1944-1994) (Transcript)
June 1, 1994... Cambridge, United Kingdom Remarks at the U.S. Cemetery, June 4, 1994. Mr. Prime Minister and Mrs. Major, Mr. MacLean, Chaplain, Secretary Bentsen: Thank you for your fine remarks. To our British hosts and to all the distinguished...

A tribute to those who fell at Normandy. (The Trip of President Clinton to Europe in Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of D-Day 1944-1994)(remarks in France) (Transcript)
June 1, 1994... Remarks honoring the role of the U.S. Navy in the Normandy Invasion, June 6, 1994. Thank you very much, Mr. Rockwell, Mr. Secretary, Admiral, Captain Sprigg, Chaplains, distinguished leaders of the Congress, the Cabinet, members of the...