Statement of U.S. Secretary of State on the Release of Michael White

Statement of U.S. Secretary of State on the Release of Michael White| site |


(June 4, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of State released the follows statement issued by U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: We are bringing another American home. Michael White, a U.S. Navy veteran who has been wrongfully jailed in Iran for nearly two years, has been released. He is now on his way back to the United States, where we look forward to reuniting him with his family. I commend U.S. Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook for negotiating Mr. White’s release with the Iranians. I thank the Swiss government and the work of our diplomats for facilitating this successful diplomacy. While we are pleased that Iran was constructive in this matter, there is more work to do. The United States will not rest until we bring every American detained in Iran and around the world back home to their loved ones. The United States continues to call for the release of U.S. cit...

U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo’s Call with Iraqi Prime Minister Kadhimi| site |



(May 22, 2020) - - Today (May 22, 2020), Morgan Ortagus, Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State's Office of the Spokesperson, provided the following information:

Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi to discuss Iraq’s economic crisis as well as the upcoming U.S.-Iraq Strategic Dialogue. Secretary Pompeo urged Prime Minister Kadhimi to pursue real reforms as he works with international institutions to provide financial assistance to Iraq....

Statement of U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo on the Passing of Ambassador Matthew J. Matthews | site |



(May 20, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of State issued the following statement of condolence by U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo concerning the Passing of Ambassador Matthew J. Matthews: We are deeply saddened by the passing on May 20 of Ambassador Matthew J. Matthews and, on behalf of the Department of State, I offer our deepest condolences to his family. Ambassador Matthews had a long and distinguished career in the State Department and was admired by all with whom he worked. Ambassador Matthews most recently served as the U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam. Previous to that, Ambassador Matthews was the U.S. Ambassador for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and concurrently served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands in the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs. His rich ca...

U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo’s Meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres| site |



(March 6, 2020) - - Today (March 6, 2020), Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus of the U.S. Department of State's Office of the Spokesperson, provided the following information about U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo’s meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York. Secretary Pompeo and Secretary-General Guterres discussed the recent progress towards a political settlement in Afghanistan, as well as ongoing developments in Yemen, Libya and Syria. With respect to Syria, they discussed the importance of an enduring ceasefire and continuing UN authorized cross-border aid deliveries. Secretary Pompeo also reiterated his outrage at the decision by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet to publish a database of companies...

U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo Remarks to the Traveling Press February 19, 2020| site |



Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - - (February 19, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of State provided the following transcript of remarks U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo made at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport:


SECRETARY POMPEO: Everybody good? Everybody healthy? Everybody ready for the next region?

QUESTION: How about you?

SECRETARY POMPEO: I’m ready to go. Yeah, absolutely. I thought I’d just take a minute and sort of make that transition. (Inaudible) were fantastic. We got a chance to talk about the things that America can deliver to help the African people and, in turn, benefit the United States enormous if we get it right. This last set of remarks really captured that from America’s economic capacity to really do a good turn in Africa and benefit our country, too, if we get the security and...

U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo says The West Is Winning| site |




Munich, Germany - - (February 15, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of State provided the following transcript of a speech U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo delivered at the Munich Security Conference:


SECRETARY POMPEO: Well, good morning, everyone. It’s great to be with you all. Foreign dignitaries, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, members of Congress, who are with us here today, it’s my honor to be here this morning. It’s great to be back at the Munich Security Conference. I was just talking with some of the leaders. I’ve been here many times. I came here with Senator McCain. I came here as the CIA director. I’m also not new to Munich. If you’re looking for a good bierhalle from the late ‘80s, I can find it. (Laughter.) This is also the third trip to Germany in just the past four months. I was in Berlin in November to c...

Remarks by Dr Michael Ryan, Executive Director, WHO Health Emergencies Programme briefing on COVID-19 on 13 February 2020| site |




Geneva, Switzerland - - (February 13, 2020) - - Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) published the following information:

Remarks by Dr Michael Ryan, Executive Director, WHO Health Emergencies Programme at media briefing on COVID-19 on 13 February 2020

Good afternoon everyone and apologies for being late, and apologies too from Dr Tedros, who is just about to land in the Democratic Republic of the Congo where he is following up on important Ebola matters and meeting with President Tshisekdi and many others to look at the future post-Ebola of the health system in Congo. I’m sure you’ll understand how important a task and mission that is given the last year-and-a-half in Congo and the ongoing struggles in that country to deliver effective healthcare and reduce suffering a...

U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo speaks about U.S. States and the China Competition| site |



Washington, DC - - (February 8, 2020) - - Today (February 8, 2020), the U.S. Department of State published the following transcript of a speech U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo delivered at the National Governors Association Winter Meeting held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC.

SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you, Governor Hogan, Governor Cuomo. Nice to see you. It’s great to be here with you all. I was watching basketball on my phone on the way in – Auburn 91, LSU 90 – and I – it’s a final in overtime. Yes, exactly. I was reminded – you said I’m the 70th Secretary of State. It always reminds me President Trump is the 45th President of the United States, so there is a lot more turnover in my gig than there is in his. (Laughter.) So it’s good to be with you today. I do want to thank Governor Hogan an...

Transcript of U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo's Remarks to Traveling Press | site |




(January 29, 2020) - - Today, the U.S Department of State provided the following transcript of remarks U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo made to the traveling press en route to London, United Kingdom:

QUESTION: Hello, Mr. Secretary. Good to see you.

SECRETARY POMPEO: Everybody ready for our big trip? You all are bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. (Inaudible.)

QUESTION: We got to State at about 3:00 a.m. So we’ve been ready.

QUESTION: Do you ever sleep?

SECRETARY POMPEO: (Inaudible.)

QUESTION: Once. (Laughter.) I want to resolve this once and for all, all right? (Inaudible). I’m going to challenge you to a duel in honor of (inaudible). I’ll lose (inaudible).

MS ORTAGUS: All right.

QUESTION: Questions?

SECRETARY POMPEO: Look, I’m happy to take...

Statement by U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo| site |




(January 25, 2020) - - Today (January 25, 2020), the U.S. Department of State published the following Press Statement that it indicated is by Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State:

NPR reporter Mary Louise Kelly lied to me, twice. First, last month, in setting up our interview and, then again yesterday, in agreeing to have our post-interview conversation off the record. It is shameful that this reporter chose to violate the basic rules of journalism and decency. This is another example of how unhinged the media has become in its quest to hurt President Trump and this Administration. It is no wonder that the American people distrust many in the media when they so consistently demonstrate their agenda and their absence of integrity.

It is worth noting that Bangladesh is NOT Ukraine....

U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo's Remarks to the Traveling Press En Route to Lajes The Azores, Portugal| site |



En Route to Lajes The Azores, Portugal - - (January19, 2020) - - Today (January 19, 2020), the U.S. Department of State provided the following transcript of remarks U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo made to the traveling press en route to Lajes The Azores, Portugal:

SECRETARY POMPEO: So just a couple things, then I’m happy to take a few questions. First of all, I’m sure you’ve seen the reporting from Colombia that there was a ship that had an accident. There was a person underneath the chief of mission control who’s missing and presumed dead, a very unfortunate accident. We’re notifying next of kin, and I just want to express my deep concern about this. It was a terrible event. Second, I just left the Berlin gathering where we had most of the parties who have the capacity to improve the lives of the Libyan ...

U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo’s Call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu | site |


(January 14, 2020) - - Today, Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus of the U.S. Department of State's Office of the Spokesperson provided the following information:

Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Secretary Pompeo and Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed recent regional developments related to Iran’s destabilizing actions. Secretary Pompeo reiterated that the U.S. commitment to Israel’s security is unwavering....

U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo’s Meeting with Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha| site |


(January 14, 2020) - - Today, Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus of the U.S. Department of State's Office of the Spokesperson provided the following information:

Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Kang in Silicon Valley, California. Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Kang reaffirmed continued close U.S.-ROK coordination on North Korea. The Secretary and Foreign Minister Kang praised the enduring strength of the U.S.-ROK Alliance and reiterated their commitment to cooperation across the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy and the ROK New Southern Policy. They also discussed the importance of U.S.-ROK-Japan trilateral cooperation and pledged to continue to work closely together on an array of regional and global issues....

U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo issues Statement on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement| site |


(December 11, 2019) - - Today, the U.S. Department of State published the following statement issued by U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: On December 10, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and White House Senior Advisor Jared Kushner announced a compromise agreement after months of intensive negotiations that will bring the United States, Mexico, and Canada closer to passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). They were hosted in Mexico City by President Lopez Obrador and Foreign Secretary Ebrard, along with Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Freeland. The USMCA is a new, modernized trade agreement for the 21st Century. It sets high standards for labor, the environment, digital trade, and more. The Department of State welcomes this opportunity to work with our partners in Canada and Mexico to improve free and fair trade among...

U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo issues Remarks December 11, 2019| site |


Washington, DC - - (December 11, 2019) - - Today, the U.S. Department of State provided the following transcript of remarks U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo issued in the Press Briefing Room on December 11, 2019:

SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone.

QUESTION: Good morning.

SECRETARY POMPEO: Thanks for joining me so bright and early today.

QUESTION: Lovely day you picked for – (laughter) —

SECRETARY POMPEO: Beautiful day. Before I begin my formal remarks, two thoughts. I want to acknowledge the Navy personnel who were gunned down last week in Pensacola and extend my personal condolences to their families and to the community around Pensacola. I’ve spoken with both the governor and – I’ve spoken with Senator Scott as well. We’re doing everything we can to make sure we’re taking care of that community...