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Very pleased to meet today in Washington with our close friends, partners, and neighbors, Canadian NSA Vincent Rigby and FP Advisor to PM David Morrison. We affirmed our unwavering friendship and alliance and discussed the full range of our shared priorities and challenges.

Mr. Navalny should be immediately released, and the perpetrators of the outrageous attack on his life must be held accountable. The Kremlin’s attacks on Mr. Navalny are not just a violation of human rights, but an affront to the Russian people who want their voices heard.

The news from Uganda is deeply concerning. Bobi Wine, other political figures, and their supporters should not be harmed, and those who perpetrate political violence must be held accountable. After this flawed election, the world is watching. washingtonpost.com/world/africa/u…

Agree with Senator Todd Young on last-minute terrorist designation of Houthi Movement. Houthi commanders need to be held accountable, but designating the whole organization will only inflict more suffering on Yemeni people and impede diplomacy critical to end the war.

From counterterrorism to cybersecurity, from protecting critical infrastructure to preparing for natural disasters and preventing future pandemics, safeguarding our homeland has never been more urgent. Grateful that Liz Sherwood-Randall, Anne Neuberger, & Russ Travers are joining the NSC.

Deeply saddened by the sudden death of Norman Houston, an incredibly gifted diplomat and a friend, from whom I learned so much. He will be truly missed, even as we strive to carry forward his example in the pursuit of greater trust, humanity, and peace.

The sweeping arrests of pro-democracy demonstrators are an assault on those bravely advocating for universal rights. The Biden-Harris administration will stand with the people of Hong Kong and against Beijing’s crackdown on democracy. cnn.com/2021/01/05/asi…

Under President Biden, we will measure our foreign policy against a simple metric: Will it make the lives of working people better, safer, easier? The United States will again be engaged with the world, animated by a foreign policy for the middle class. npr.org/sections/biden…

Saudi Arabia’s sentencing of Loujain al-Hathloul for simply exercising her universal rights is unjust and troubling. As we have said, the Biden-Harris administration will stand up against human rights violations wherever they occur.

The arrest of Ugandan human rights lawyer Nicholas Opiyo (Pronouns He/Him) is very concerning, as is the repression of civil society and the opposition in advance of Uganda's election. We will join our partners in protecting and promoting human rights in Uganda and around the globe.

The Biden-Harris administration would welcome early consultations with our European partners on our common concerns about China's economic practices.

El trabajo para restaurar el procesamiento seguro de asilo en la frontera comenzará de inmediato, pero tomará tiempo. También comenzaremos a implementar un enfoque a largo plazo que traerá a la región mejor gobernanza, mejores oportunidades y más seguridad.

The work to restore safe asylum processing at the border will start right away, but it will take time. We will also begin implementing a long-term approach that will support better governance and greater opportunity and security in the region. efe.com/efe/america/po…

Iran’s execution of Ruhollah Zam, a journalist who was denied due process and sentenced for exercising his universal rights, is another horrifying human rights violation by the Iranian regime. We will join our partners in calling out and standing up to Iran’s abuses.

The climate crisis is a national security crisis—and in 39 days, the United States will once again treat climate change as the urgent national security priority it is, including by rejoining the Paris Agreement.

I'm deeply concerned about the continuing arrests and imprisonment of pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong. We stand united with our allies and partners against China's assault on Hong Kong's freedoms—and to help those persecuted find safe haven.

The Australian people have made great sacrifices to protect freedom and democracy around the world. As we have for a century, America will stand shoulder to shoulder with our ally Australia and rally fellow democracies to advance our shared security, prosperity, and values.

5 years ago, terrorists took innocent lives in San Bernardino. Today, we remember those lost in that attack.

Violent extremism has continued to evolve. The Biden-Harris administration will work tirelessly to protect Americans from all extremist threats -- present and future.

We support the Cuban people in their struggle for liberty and echo calls for the Cuban government to release peaceful protestors. The Cuban people must be allowed to exercise the universal right to freedom of expression.