In his first appearance before the UN Human Rights Council representing the United States, U.S.Assistant Secretary of State Michael Posner called the report deeply flawed.

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On December 5, I had the tremendous honor and privilege of attending my first White House Tribal Nations Conference as the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs.

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"As Detroit starts putting out lots of alternative fuel vehicles that are competitive, you're going to see individuals across the country opting for alternative-fuel vehicles for their first choice, " says Christine Ervin, assistant secretary for the Department of Energy.

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Mr. CULLY STIMSON (Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense): For the first time in DOD history, here we are establishing for all detainees regardless of their legal status a baseline standard of care and treatment.

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