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State Department Releases 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report

 “Human trafficking is one of the most tragic human rights issues of our time. It splinters families, distorts global markets, undermines the rule of law, and spurs other transnational criminal activity. It threatens public safety and national security.  But worst of all, the crime robs human beings of their freedom and their dignity. That’s why ...
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By | 28 June, 2017 | Topics: Human Rights, Policy | Tags: , ,

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Statement by the Secretary Tillerson on the Manchester Attack

Our hearts go out to the families of those who have lost loved ones and to those injured in the attack in Manchester, U.K. While it is too early to determine those responsible for this atrocity, we are working closely with the British government and supporting their efforts to investigate and respond to this attack.
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By | 23 May, 2017 | Topics: Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags:

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Press Availability

Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State Washington, DC – April 19, 2017 SECRETARY TILLERSON: Good afternoon, all. The Trump administration is currently conducting across the entire government a review of our Iran policy. Today I’d like to address Iran’s alarming and ongoing provocations that export terror and violence, destabilizing more than one country at a time. Iran ...
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By | 19 April, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags:

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