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State Dept. Deputy Spokesperson Mark Toner: "Any suggestion that we rejected Russia’s proposal to observe our elections is false. Individual parties—foreign governments, NGOs, etc.—are welcome to apply to state governments to observe our elections..."
Press Statement by Secretary Kerry on the Thirtieth Anniversary of the Reykjavik Summit
Secretary Kerry's Remarks With Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at a Press Availability

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Remarks by Ambassador Samantha Power at UN Security Council Briefing on the Humanitarian Situation in Syria

"Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you, Under-Secretary-General O’Brien, WHO Country Director Hoff, for your comprehensive and deeply disturbing briefings. Thank you, as always, for presenting us with the unvarnished and unbiased facts. Your remarks show once again what happens when this conflict continues, and when Russia and the Assad regime relentlessly pummel civilian areas from the air and regularly block deliveries of humanitarian aid on the ground...." Full Text »
Statement by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on Attacks Against Hospitals and First Responders in Syria

"We are aware of reports from international aid organizations that all remaining hospitals in Eastern Aleppo -- as well as a number of first responder staging locations -- have been destroyed in attacks conducted by forces loyal to the Asad regime, which has been enabled by its strongest backer, Russia. The United States condemns in the strongest terms these horrific attacks against medical infrastructure and humanitarian aid workers. There is no excuse for these heinous actions...." Full Statement Text »
Statement by Assistant Secretary and Department Spokesperson John Kirby on the Seventh Anniversary of the Death of Sergey Magnitskiy

"Today we remember the death of Sergey Magnitskiy, who died November 16, 2009 in Moscow’s Butyrka prison, where he was confined after making corruption allegations against Russian officials. An investigation by Russia's Presidential Human Rights Council found that Magnitskiy had been severely beaten in prison and members of the Council said his death resulted from the beatings and torture by police officials..." Statement Text »
Special Envoy Berry congratulates Russia’s LGBT Network on its 10th anniversary, welcomes participants to the network’s forum in Moscow

In previously recorded remarks, U.S. Special Envoy on the Human Rights of LGBT Persons Randy Berry congratulated Russia’s LGBT Network on its 10th anniversary and welcomed participants to the network’s November 4-6 forum in Moscow. In his remarks, Special Envoy Berry stated: “The United States is committed to protecting and promoting the human rights of all people worldwide. Human rights belong to all individuals, by virtue of their humanity, regardless of age, gender, race, faith, sexual orientation or gender identity.”
Secretary Kerry on the New Marine Protected Area in Antarctica's Ross Sea

Secretary Kerry: "In further proof that the world is finally beginning to understand the urgency of the threats facing our planet, today in Hobart, Australia, 25 governments including the United States approved the creation of the world’s largest Marine Protected Area (MPA) in Antarctica’s Ross Sea. The Ross Sea Region MPA will safeguard one of the last unspoiled ocean wilderness areas on the planet – home to unparalleled marine biodiversity and thriving communities of penguins, seals, whales, seabirds, and fish..." Statement Text »
On record statement from State Department Deputy Spokesperson Mark Toner

"Any suggestion that we rejected Russia’s proposal to observe our elections is false. Individual parties—foreign governments, NGOs, etc.—are welcome to apply to state governments to observe our elections..." Full Statement »
Press Statement by Secretary Kerry on the Thirtieth Anniversary of the Reykjavik Summit

Secretary Kerry: "Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Reykjavik Summit, when over the course of a fateful two days, the ideas President Ronald Reagan and Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev discussed created the foundation of modern arms control and disarmament, helped reverse an arms race, and propelled the negotiation of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) and the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START)...." Full Text »
Press Statement on the 10th Anniversary of the Murder of Anna Politkovskaya

State Dept. Spokesman Kirby: "Today we honor the memory of Russian journalist Anna Politovskaya on the tenth anniversary of her brutal murder. Ms. Politkovskaya’s courage and persistence in shedding light on the horrors of the conflicts in Chechnya remains an inspiration to us all. We again call upon the Russian government to bring to justice those responsible for ordering, planning and executing Ms. Politkovskaya’s murder. Like many other journalists reporting on the North Caucasus over the past two decades, Ms. Politkovskaya was killed in retaliation for her efforts to uncover corruption, abuse, and violations of human rights. Ongoing impunity for these unsolved murders continues to undermine freedom of speech and respect for justice and human rights in Russia." Перевод заявления на русский язык »

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DV-2018 Program: Online Registration

DV-2018 Program: Online registration for the DV-2018 Program begins on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), and concludes on Monday, November 7, 2016 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Standard Time (EST) (GMT-4). Do not wait until the last week of the registration period to enter, as heavy demand may result in website delays. No late entries or paper entries will be accepted. The law allows only one entry by or for each person during each registration period. The Department of State uses sophisticated technology to detect multiple entries. Individuals with more than one entry will be disqualified. Read more… »
Public Notice: Important Notice for Diversity Visa (DV) 2017 Entrants

Additional entrants have been added to “selected” status on the Entrant Status Check (ESC) website www.dvlottery.state.gov. Please use your unique confirmation number to verify your status. Successful entrants are encouraged to complete the online DS-260 application immediately, so that an interview appointment at the appropriate U.S. Embassy or Consulate can be scheduled. Embassies and consulates only have a limited number of appointments each month for DV applicants, so it is vital that DV selectees start the visa process immediately.... Full Notice »