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  • Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and French Defense Minister Hervé Morin conduct a joint press conference in Paris, Feb. 8, 2010. DoD photo by Cherie Cullen Iran’s Nuclear Program Puts Middle East in Danger

    Iran’s continuing nuclear development program only serves to put the Middle East in danger of nuclear weapons proliferation, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said in Paris on February 8, 2010.

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  • Ambassador Rivkin, Ms. Susan Tolson and NY Philharmonic Executive Director Zarin Mehta Sunday Musical Afternoon at the Residence

    On the occasion of the New York Philharmonic’s performances at Salle Pleyel on February 1- 2, the Ambassador hosted a chamber music concert by the New York Philarmonic Orchestra’s main soloists. Photo U.S. Embassy: Ambassador Rivkin, Ms. Susan Tolson and NY Philharmonic Executive Director Zarin Mehta

  • Speaker Durwood Young Black History Month

    Embassy Speaker Program at Lycée de la Forêt in Montargis, January 15, 2010. Watch our video !

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U.S./E.U. Joint Statement on Iran
They condemn the continuing human rights violations in Iran since the June 12 election.

U.S./E.U. Joint Statement on Iran

Global Zero Summit in Paris
Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Ellen Tauscher gave a speech on February 3.

Global Zero Summit in Paris

Iran Urged to Inform U.N. Agency
Assistant Secretary Crowley said it is “unclear” to what President Ahmadinejad was referring February 2.

Iran Urged to Inform U.N. Agency

The President's Budget for FY 2011
2011 U.S. Budget Would Increase Security and Development Aid

The President's Budget for FY 2011

President Obama Interview on YouTube
Americans ask about Sudan, Guantánamo, Afghanistan and al-Qaida. Read full interview and see the video.


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APP Rennes Consul Edward O’Brien, General Bonnemaison, Léo Michel, Saint-Cyr cadets in the back.

Remarks by Leo Michel, Institute for National Strategic Studies, Saint-Cyr
INSS Senior Research Fellow gave a speech at the Ecole Saint-Cyr about Transatlantic Cooperation on February 3, 2010.

David E.Rodgers

Breakfast Debate with David E. Rodgers, U.S. Department of Energy
On January 28, the French-American Foundation and the U.S. Embassy organized a breakfast debate for 40 experts from business and government on "U.S. Clean Energy Investments" featuring David E. Rodgers, Director for Strategic Planning and Analysis, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy.

Hubert Vedrine and Charles H. Rivkin

Ambassador Rivkin discusses President Obama's First Year
He answered questions with three of France's most preeminent experts on the U.S., Secretary of State for European Affairs Pierre Lellouche, former French foreign minister Hubert Vedrine and the President of the National Assembly's Foreign Affairs Committee, Axel Poniatowski.

U.S. Passports

American Citizens Renew Passports Now for Your Traveling Convenience
Are you an American citizen with a passport set to expire in the next six months? Did you know you can renew your or your child’s American Passport now and beat the spring and summer travel rush? The U.S. Embassy in Paris currently has a very short wait time for appointments. To renew U.S. passports, take advantage now. Learn how.

George Mitchell

George Mitchell meets with Bernard Kouchner
Special Envoy Mitchell focused on the importance of close collaboration between Europe and the United States.

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Comparing France and the United States: Nonprofit Organizations and Democracy
A speech given by Judith R. Baroody, Minister Counselor for Public Affairs, at the CEVIPOF, Sciences Politiques, Paris, on January 15.

Thomas Jefferson

Les Ponts du Coeur
The American Embassy Paris is a partner in the project “Les Ponts du Coeur” through which plaques are being placed throughout France in up to 40 towns visited by Thomas Jefferson.

President and Ms. Obama, President Sarkozy and his wife Carla Bruni

President Obama's Visit to Normandy
During his visit in France, President Obama met with President Sarkozy in Caen and participated to activities commemorating the 65th anniversary of D-Day.