US Department of State

Office of the Spokesperson – Washington, DC – January 2, 2015 The Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) has awarded a contract to Richärd+Bauer of Phoenix, Arizona as the design architect for the new U.S. Consulate General in Matamoros, Mexico. Richärd+Bauer will develop the schematic design for the new facility. The multi-building complex will […]

Office of the Spokesperson – Washington, DC – January 2, 2015 U.S. Science Envoy Dr. Geraldine Richmond will travel to Thailand and Vietnam January 4-21 in support of President Obama’s initiative to strengthen the United States’ science and education relationships overseas. Dr. Richmond will meet with representatives from the scientific, academic, and business communities to discuss ways […]

John Kerry, Secretary of State – Washington, DC – January 2, 2015 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I would like to congratulate the people of Myanmar as you celebrate the 67th anniversary of your nation’s independence. This day is an appropriate moment to reiterate America’s commitment to supporting your country as […]

John Kerry, Secretary of State – Washington, DC – January 1, 2015 I congratulate the people of Haiti on their 211th Independence Day. As Haitians celebrate this milestone, they can take pride in the harvest of hard work in reconstruction and development. But this is also a day to focus on the work ahead to keep faith with […]