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WASHINGTON | ‘Dumb’ and ‘lazy’ – Trump lashes back at Tillerson criticism

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump, never known for taking criticism lying down, responded to unkind words from his former secretary of state Rex Tillerson on Friday by calling Tillerson “dumb as a rock” and “lazy as hell.” During a rare public appearance in Houston on Thursday evening, Tillerson, the former Exxon Mobil CEO, discussed his … Continue reading WASHINGTON | ‘Dumb’ and ‘lazy’ – Trump lashes back at Tillerson criticism →

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US Department of State News: Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting With Mexican Foreign Secretary-designate Marcelo Ebrard

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of State published the following statement: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today with Mexican Foreign Secretary-designate Marcelo Luis Ebrard Casaubon in Washington, D.C. Secretary Pompeo congratulated Foreign Secretary-designate Ebrard on the recent Mexican presidential inauguration and the beginning of Ebrard’s … Continue reading US Department of State News: Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting With Mexican Foreign Secretary-designate Marcelo Ebrard →

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U.S. Department of State News: Secretary Pompeo Interview With Wolf Blitzer of CNN

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of State published the following transcript of Secretary Pompeo interview with Wolf Blitzer of CNN: QUESTION: But the Russians – well, the Russians – the Russians have done other awful things and the President went ahead in Helsinki and met — SECRETARY POMPEO: This happened hours, days before – the … Continue reading U.S. Department of State News: Secretary Pompeo Interview With Wolf Blitzer of CNN →

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U.S. Department of State News: Interview With Gesell Tobias of Voice of America Latin America

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of State released the following transcript of interview with Secretary Pompeo: QUESTION: Secretary Pompeo, thank you very much for this opportunity with the Spanish division of Voice of America. SECRETARY POMPEO: Gesell, it’s great to be with you.  Thank you for the opportunity. QUESTION: I just want to begin asking … Continue reading U.S. Department of State News: Interview With Gesell Tobias of Voice of America Latin America →

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U.S. Department of State News: Bosnia and Herzegovina Statehood Day

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of State released the following Press Statement by Michael R. Pompeo today: On behalf of the American people and the United States government, I extend our best regards to the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina as you celebrate your Statehood Day. The United States is committed to a strong partnership … Continue reading U.S. Department of State News: Bosnia and Herzegovina Statehood Day →

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United States | Interview With Pete Mundo of the Pete Mundo Morning Show

United States – QUESTION: Let’s do it here on 710 KCMO, and welcome in the Secretary of State, that is Mike Pompeo, joining us here on the line. And, Mr. Secretary, we appreciate a few minutes. I know it’s a busy time; it’s always a busy time for you, but — SECRETARY POMPEO: Pete, good … Continue reading United States | Interview With Pete Mundo of the Pete Mundo Morning Show →

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United States | Interview With Andy Hooser of The Voice of Reason, KQAM

United States – QUESTION: Welcome back in to “The Voice of Reason.” Thirty-two minutes past the hour. A little bit different than how our bottom-of-the-hour news goes, but I’m really excited and honored to have him on the show. I know he’s got limited time to be on the program, but we’re absolutely honored and … Continue reading United States | Interview With Andy Hooser of The Voice of Reason, KQAM →

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United States | Joint Statement on U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Partnership

United States – U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin met November 16, 2018, in Washington, D.C., to hold a plenary session of the U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Partnership Commission. The plenary meeting marked the tenth anniversary of the U.S.–Ukraine Charter on Strategic Partnership, a document that enshrines the principles upon which … Continue reading United States | Joint Statement on U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Partnership →