Daniel Erikson

“The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy expresses profound appreciation for Daniel P. Erikson’s exemplary service as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Western Hemisphere Affairs.” defense.gov/News/Releases/…

It has been the honor of our lifetimes to serve you, the American people.

It has been the honor of my lifetime to represent the American people as the 71st Secretary of State. Thank you.

Scripture says: “I have been young and now I’m old yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken.” After all these years serving you, the American people, I have not seen the righteous forsaken. I love you all. May you keep the faith. And may God bless you all.

We welcome Kenya’s leadership as it deploys more personnel to the Multinational Security Support mission in Haiti as part of our partnership to promote peace & security. Together, we continue to stand with Haitians who deserve to live free of violence.

Today I hosted Venezuela's President-elect @EdmundoGU, a man whose campaign inspired millions and one who should be taking the oath of office in four days. The people of Venezuela deserve a peaceful transfer of power to the true winner of their presidential election.

Cheers to a new year! 🎉 As we step into 2025, let’s take a moment to honor the dedication and commitment of our DoD personnel. Your hard work and resilience are fundamental to our success as a department and to the defense of our nation.

For our annual awards gala in Miami, we were delighted to host President Irfaan Ali of Guyana 🇬🇾, the new @Southcom Commander, Admiral Alvin Holsey, and @danperikson, the Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs at the White House.

It was a pleasure to meet with President João Lourenço this morning to discuss the growing U.S.-Angolan relationship, and his and my commitment to working together to address global challenges – from defending workers to strengthening democracies.

Teammates, as we approach the end of the year, Mrs. Austin and I want to share our gratitude and thanks. Your commitment to fulfilling our mission to defend and safeguard America is invaluable. We are thankful for all you do – today and every day.

I'm on my way to Angola to meet with President Lourenço and underscore the enduring importance of the U.S.-Angola relationship. While there, we will address a range of global challenges and I will reaffirm my commitment to deepening the United States' partnerships in Africa.

As we gather for Thanksgiving, I’m thinking of all our State Department teams around the world, many of whom have made personal sacrifices to serve our country. I’m proud of the work you do and grateful to serve alongside you. Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving, America. May we use this moment to take time from our busy lives and focus on what matters most: Our families, our friends, our neighbors, and the fact that we’ve been blessed to live in America, the greatest country on Earth.

Enhancing collaborations throughout the Americas. @usairforce and @USNationalGuard servicemembers recently participated in CRUZEX 2024, a Brazilian-led multinational air combat exercise that brought together foreign militaries across 16 nations. af.mil/News/Article-D…

As my final G7 as Secretary of State, I want to thank all of my counterparts in the G7 who've been remarkable colleagues and good friends. The last four years have shown that we can navigate an increasingly complex world much more effectively together.

The United States 🇺🇸 and Fiji 🇫🇯 are deepening our bilateral defense cooperation—including by signing an important new Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement today.

When it comes to the adoption of clean energy, the G20 will continue to make progress together. But we all know how much we need to do – I was just in the Amazon Rainforest where I saw firsthand what's at stake if we fail to act. Our people depend on us to keep going.

Today I issued an official proclamation to support the conservation of nature around the world. Because the fight to protect our planet is a fight for humanity.

Today we announced that the United States will support the city of Lima in building a new passenger train line that will expand access to reliable and affordable transportation for over 200,000 people every single day.

President Biden is now the 1st sitting President to visit the Amazon rainforest. Soon, he’ll announce significant new investments to counter climate change and reverse deforestation + sign a proclamation creating International Conservation Day. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

Fact Sheet: Advancing the United States – Peru Partnership whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…