Category: Crime Control and Security News

Crime Control and Security

Opening Remarks by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo Before the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control

Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State

Washington, DC

SECRETARY POMPEO: Great. Thank you. Thank you, Senator Cornyn. Thank you, Senator Feinstein. Thanks for the opportunity

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Public Designation, Due to Involvement in Significant Corruption, of Former Guatemalan Minister Alejandro Sinibaldi

Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State

The Department of State designates former Guatemalan Minister of Communications, Infrastructure, and Housing Alejandro Sinibaldi due to his involvement

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U.S. Delegation to the 63rd UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna, Austria

Office of the Spokesperson

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) James A. Walsh will

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Sanctions Against Businesses Linked to Mexican Cartels

Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State

The United States is committed to preventing and combating narcotics trafficking globally.  The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office

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Deputy Secretary Biegun Remarks at the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum

Stephen Biegun, Deputy Secretary of State

AMBASSADOR VERMA:  Thank you, Mahesh, and for all the great work that GE has done over the years in

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Secretary Pompeo’s Travel to Doha, Qatar

Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson

Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Qatar to attend the opening ceremony of Afghanistan peace negotiations on September

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Secretary Pompeo’s Call with Partners on COVID-19

Office of the Spokesperson

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus:

Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with the Foreign Ministers of

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Pakistan Independence Day

Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State

On behalf of the Government of the United States of America and the American people, I extend greetings and

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Indian Independence Day

Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State

On behalf of the Government of the United States of America and the American people, I extend greetings and

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Secretary Michael R. Pompeo’s Call with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar

Office of the Spokesperson

The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Cale Brown:

Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Indian Minister

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On the Loya Jirga in Afghanistan

Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State

The United States commends the participants of the Loya Jirga to be convened on August 7 to consolidate national

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Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad Travel to Afghanistan, Bulgaria, Norway, Pakistan, and Qatar

Office of the Spokesperson

U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad departed on July 24 for travel to Doha, Islamabad, Kabul, Oslo, and

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Killing of Tahir Naseem

Cale Brown, Deputy Spokesperson

We are shocked, saddened, and outraged that American citizen Tahir Naseem was killed yesterday inside a Pakistani courtroom.  Mr. Naseem had

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The 53rd Anniversary of the Founding of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations

Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State

On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I am pleased to congratulate the ten member

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This Week in Iran Policy

Office of the Spokesperson

The world needs to unite around the central idea that the Islamic Republic of Iran is the greatest threat, and

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Joint Press Statement on the 11th U.S.-Japan Policy Cooperation Dialogue on the Internet Economy

Office of the Spokesperson

The following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Japan at the conclusion of the

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The Department of State Breaks Ground on the New U.S. Consulate General in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Office of the Spokesperson

In a concrete sign of the enduring U.S. – Thai alliance and friendship, Ambassador Michael George DeSombre, Consul General Sean K.

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Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with Japanese National Security Secretariat Secretary General Shigeru Kitamura

Office of the Spokesperson

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus:

Today, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met with the Japanese National Security

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Guinea-Bissau Independence Day

Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State

On behalf of the United States Government and the American people, I congratulate the citizens of Guinea-Bissau as you

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Major New Human Rights-Related Listings and Accompanying Sanctions on Iran 

Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State

The Iranian regime must respect the human rights of the Iranian people. Despite its obligations and commitments, the regime

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Secretary Michael R. Pompeo With Larry O’Connor of the Larry O’Connor Show/WMAL

Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State

Via Teleconference

QUESTION:  Joining us right now is the Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.  Mr. Secretary, thanks for being

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Saudi National Day

Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State

On behalf of the United States, I wish to extend to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Saudi

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Promoting and Protecting Human Rights: A Re-Dedication to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State

Video Remarks

Good morning. And thank you, Ambassador Craft.

The United States is lucky to have a UN Ambassador

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Secretary Pompeo’s Video Remarks at the Prague 5G Security Conference 2020

Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State

Prague 5G Security Conference 2020

Video Remarks

Hello, everyone. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo here.

Prime Minister Babiš, thank

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Armenian Independence Day

Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State

On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Armenia as you celebrate Independence Day,

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Malta National Day

Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State

On behalf of the Government of the United States and the American people, I offer congratulations to the people

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Secretary Michael R. Pompeo With Tony Perkins of Value Voters Summit

Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State

Ben Franklin Room

Washington, D.C.

QUESTION:  We’re at the U.S. Department of State in the Ben Franklin Room.  We’re

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Keeping Faith in the Public Square

Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State

Jack Graham, Pastor at Prestonwood Baptist Church

Plano, Texas

Prestonwood Baptist Church

MR GRAHAM: Well, I am so happy

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DSS protects at 10,000 feet

Bureau of Diplomatic Security

Eric Weiner, DSS Public Affairs

Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) special agents come from diverse backgrounds and possess unique skills that come

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The Untold Coronavirus Story: How the Diplomatic Security Service Helped Evacuate Americans from China

By Eric Weiner, DSS Public Affairs

DSS Special Agent David Nicholas, Regional Security Officer, Consulate General Wuhan

DSS Special Agent Robert Gudenkauf, Assistant Regional Security

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