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Secretary Albright announced that she had stripped her Bureau of Intelligence and Research its right to police itself and had reassigned two bureau officials. Her action was in response to…

Secretary Albright briefed reporters on the administration’s plan to strengthen peacekeeping efforts overseas. The plan included establishing an office within the State department to…

Secretary Albright talked with reporters about a report on U.S. embassy security and infrastructure. The report, prepared by the Overseas Presence Advisory Panel, makes recommendations for…

Secretary Albright released a report detailing atrocities and war crimes by Serbian forces operating in Kosovo. Before issuing the report she expressed sorrow over the accidental bombing of…

Secretary Albright described the new U.S. policy towards Cuba, which will include the exchange of religious, scientific, and educational information between the two countries. She mentioned…

Secretary Albright spoke about the situation with Iraq. She stated that America wants a peaceful solution if it is possible. She also talked about the upcoming meeting between the president…

Administration officials talked about a report on drug control efforts on an international level. The report recommends waiving sanctions against Colombia in response to their drug control…

Secretary Albright announced that the U.S. is imposing new economic sanctions against Sudan for its continuing sponsorship of terrorism and its poor human rights record. The sanctions…

Secretaries Albright and Cohen announced a new U.S. policy on land mines. They stressed that the U.S. would increase its efforts to help other nations in their efforts to remove land mines.…

After a special briefing by Secretary Albright on the President Jiang state visit, Mr. Rubin took questions on other subjects, such as Bosnia, as well as more questions on U.S.-China…

Secretary of State Albright held a news conference to discuss issues effecting the United Nations, including its funding and management reform. Mr. Rubin followed Secretary of State…

After a brief introduction by Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, James Rubin briefed reporters for the first time as the spokesperson for the Department of State. He took questions on…