Former U.S. Government Leaders Archives

Press Availability With Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri

Grand Serail Beirut, Lebanon February 15, 2018 PRIME MINISTER HARIRI: I’ll speak in English, so — SECRETARY TILLERSON: Okay. PRIME MINISTER HARIRI: I welcome Secretary Tillerson to Lebanon and thank him for the excellent discussion we had earlier. His visit is a clear testimony of the United States commitment to Lebanon’s political and economic ...

By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 16 February, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Lebanon | Tags: Rex Tillerson

Statement by Secretary Tillerson: Lebanon National Day

On behalf of the American people, I wish to pass along my warmest regards and congratulations to the people of Lebanon on the anniversary of your independence on November 22. The United States looks forward to strengthening its friendship and cooperation with Lebanon as we work together to pursue our common goals and advance Lebanon’s ...

By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 22 November, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Rex Tillerson, US-Lebanese Relations

What is Trafficking in Persons?

Trafficking in persons, also known as modern slavery or human trafficking, includes both sex trafficking and compelled labor. The Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as amended (TVPA), and the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (Palermo Protocol) describe ...

By U.S. Embassy Beirut | 28 June, 2017 | Topics: Fact Sheets, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, TTIP | Tags: Human Rights, Report, Rex Tillerson, Trafficking

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