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Attendees confer during the Pathways to Prosperity meeting. Panama City, Panama, December 10, 2008. Copyright AP Photo.
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Secretary Rice (Dec. 10): "The Pathways to Prosperity in the Americas Initiative aims to build on the remarkable democratic consolidation of our hemisphere over the last two decades. ... [T]he path to greater opportunity and social justice is different for every country. But its features are similar: democracy in the rule of law, responsible governance and open economies, and investment in the health and education of our people." Full Text | Pathways to Prosperity site | More on Travel
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USAID Administrator Fore briefs the press on Zimbabwe. Washington, DC. December 11, 2008. Still photo from video.U.S. Department of StateSituation in Zimbabwe
Administrator Fore (Dec. 11): "Today, I am pleased to announce that USAID has allocated an additional 6.2 million U.S. dollars to help combat the cholera outbreak. ... This cholera outbreak did not happen overnight. ... This outbreak is a breakdown of the Zimbabwe's Government services, pure and simple." Full Text
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Department Spokesman Sean McCormack briefs the press.U.S. Department of StatePreventing Future Terrorist Attacks in Pakistan
Department Spokesman Sean McCormack (Dec. 11): "[W]e think that Pakistan has taken some important steps. ... Our emphasis has been, in terms of the steps Pakistan has already taken, let's make sure that everything is done to prevent any future terrorist attacks. And ultimately, people responsible have to be brought to justice ... but we'll continue to work with both parties on this." Full Text
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File photo of Christopher Hill, view video.U.S. Department of StateSix-Party Talks
Assistant Secretary Hill (Dec. 11): "[W]e had some very ambitious plans for this round. Unfortunately we're not able to complete some of the things we wanted to do. ... I would say there was a lot of agreement really among a majority of the delegations there, but ultimately the D.P.R.K. was not ready really to reach a verification protocol with all the standards that are required." Full Text | Travel to Asia
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Secretary Rice (Dec. 9): "As Secretary of State, I've seen how that belief in the United States that it doesn't matter where you came from, it matters where you're going, is respected and really admired around the world. ... I'm very gratified by what we've been able to achieve. ... [T]here is no greater honor than representing your country; it's the best job in government." NPR | CBS | CNBC
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Secretary Rice at International Human Rights Day Awards Ceremony, Washington, DC, Dec. 8, 2008. Still photo from video.U.S. Department of StateInternational Human Rights Day Awards Ceremony
Secretary Rice (Dec. 8): "This week, we are joining in solidarity with human rights defenders across the globe in marking the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. ... [T]he Declaration speaks directly to the desire inherent in every human heart for freedom." Full Text | Dec. 9 Presidential Proclamation | Dec. 10 Press Statement
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 Description: A home is seen surrounded by tropical rainforest on one of the canals outside Totuguero National Park, Costa Rica [AP Photo]One-fourth of Costa Rica's land is dedicated to national forests, often adjoining picturesque beaches, which has made the country a popular destination for affluent retirees and eco-tourists despite increasing crime. Costa Rica used to be known principally as a producer of bananas and coffee, but pineapples have surpassed coffee as the number two agricultural export. more

 


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