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Ongoing Violence in Nicaragua
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Washington, DC - The United States condemns the ongoing government-sponsored violence and intimidation campaign in Nicaragua, including the June 16 arson attack against the home and business of a family in Managua, killing six, and the further intimidation of the family during the wake. Attacks and threats against peaceful protestors and the general population are unacceptable, and must cease.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's Call With Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
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Washington, DC - Secretary Pompeo and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke by phone Monday. The two discussed issues and concerns related to Syria and the bilateral relationship.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's Remarks on America's Economic Revival
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's Remarks on America's Economic Revival:
Ambassador Nathan A. Sales to Travel to Germany
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Washington, DC - Ambassador Nathan A. Sales, the Coordinator for Counterterrorism, will be in Germany June 19-21.
Execution of Mohammad Salas, Iranian Sufi Dervish
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Washington, DC - We condemn the Iranian government’s execution of Mohammad Salas, a member of the long-persecuted Iranian Gonabadi Sufi Dervish community. According to reports, Mr. Salas was hanged this morning at Rajai Shahr Prison, the notorious jail recently designated by the Department of Treasury in connection with serious human rights abuses against persons in Iran.
When Science Gets Real
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Washington, DC - As a research scientist, I often face a difficult problem when discussing my work with family or friends. Everyone seems initially fascinated that I am a physicist, but if I start to talk about what I actually do, the going quickly gets tough. How do I make cold atoms and ion beams understandable and seem—at least a little bit—relevant and important? One thing that helps is to speak about it with great enthusiasm. That works for a little while because enthusiasm is contagious. But ultimately, people want to know how their lives might be affected or whether there is an economic benefit from the work.
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