Mike Pompeo

FOX News Media Signs Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to Contributor Role

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
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FOX News Media has signed former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as a contributor, announced its CEO Suzanne Scott.

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  • FOX News Media has signed former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as a contributor, announced its CEO Suzanne Scott.
  • Pompeo, a diplomat, public servant, entrepreneur and attorney, will offer analysis across all FOX News Media platforms, including FNC and FOX Business Networks (FBN) daytime and primetime programming.
  • In addition to his role at FOX News Media, Mr. Pompeo currently serves as a distinguished fellow at the Hudson Institute.
  • FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the recently announced AVOD platform FOX Weather.

New FRC Publication Lists Concrete Ways Biden Should Respond to China's Genocide of the Uyghurs

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
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The release of the FRC publication also follows a new independent report by more than 50 global experts affirming that China is guilty of genocide and has violated every single provision in the Genocide Declaration.

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  • The release of the FRC publication also follows a new independent report by more than 50 global experts affirming that China is guilty of genocide and has violated every single provision in the Genocide Declaration.
  • This independent report adds credibility and urgency to former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's determination that the Chinese government is committing an ongoing genocide.
  • Pompeo's successor, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who was appointed by President Joe Biden, affirmed the genocide declaration.
  • "The United States' commitment to the 1948 Genocide Convention obligates it to take action to prevent and punish genocide.

FRC Commends State Department Genocide Designation for China's Atrocities Against Uyghur Muslims and Other Minority Groups

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Secretary of State Mike Pompeo today announced the determination that the "People's Republic of China is committing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang, China, targeting Uyghur Muslims and members of other ethnic and religious minority groups."

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Secretary of State Mike Pompeo today announced the determination that the "People's Republic of China is committing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang, China, targeting Uyghur Muslims and members of other ethnic and religious minority groups."
  • Family Research Council President Tony Perkins commented:
    "I commend Secretary Pompeo for declaring atrocities against Uyghur Muslims and others as genocide.
  • Reports show that these minorities are being sent to concentration camps to endure not only forced labor, but also forced abortions and sterilization.
  • The goal is clear: Chinese officials want to reduce the Uyghur population in China by whatever means necessary.

FRC Welcomes State Department's Addition of Nigeria to List of World's Worst Religious Freedom Violators

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Thursday, December 10, 2020
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A CPC designation is given by the U.S. Secretary of State to a nation whose government is engaged in or tolerates severe violations of religious freedom underthe International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA) of 1998.

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  • A CPC designation is given by the U.S. Secretary of State to a nation whose government is engaged in or tolerates severe violations of religious freedom underthe International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA) of 1998.
  • In addition to Nigeria, the United States is designating Burma, China, Eritrea, Iran, the DPRK, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan as Countries of Particular Concern.
  • We applaud the U.S. State Department for declaring Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern (CPC).
  • On Thursday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is scheduled to join FRC President Tony Perkins on FRC's Washington Watch radio program to talk about Nigeria, among other topics.

Sec. Mike Pompeo, Sen. Josh Hawley to Speak on First Night of Family Research Council Action's Values Voter Summit 2020

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Family Research Council Action's fifteenth annual Values Voter Summit will begin on Tuesday evening at 8:00 p.m.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Family Research Council Action's fifteenth annual Values Voter Summit will begin on Tuesday evening at 8:00 p.m.
  • Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is also scheduled to speak on Tuesday night.
  • Instead of attending in person, this year values voters will join the all-virtual event from their own homes and churches.
  • Values Voter Summit 2020 sponsors also include AFA Action, American Values, Truth & Liberty Coalition, Judicial Crisis Network, and Family Research Council.

Sec. Mike Pompeo to Speak in First Night of Family Research Council Action's Values Voter Summit 2020

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Family Research Council Action's fifteenth annual Values Voter Summit will begin on Tuesday evening at 8:00 p.m.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Family Research Council Action's fifteenth annual Values Voter Summit will begin on Tuesday evening at 8:00 p.m.
  • Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is scheduled to speak.
  • Instead of attending in person, this year values voters will join the all-virtual event from their own homes and churches.
  • Values Voter Summit 2020 sponsors also include AFA Action, American Values, Truth & Liberty Coalition, Judicial Crisis Network, and Family Research Council.

AJC Urges Administration to Consider Withdrawing Macgregor as Envoy to Germany

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Friday, August 7, 2020
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NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --American Jewish Committee (AJC) is urging Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to consider withdrawing the nomination of Col. Douglas Macgregor as the next U.S. ambassador to Germany.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --American Jewish Committee (AJC) is urging Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to consider withdrawing the nomination of Col. Douglas Macgregor as the next U.S. ambassador to Germany.
  • For more than 70 years, AJC's pioneering efforts have strengthened understanding and cooperation between the Federal Republic of Germany and the United States.
  • In 1998, AJC opened a permanent office in Berlin, the first by a Jewish advocacy organization.
  • Throughout, AJC has worked closely with American ambassadors and other U.S. diplomats based in Germany.

Friends of Zion Hosts Leaders From Around The World To Promote The Relations Between Israel And Christian Communities Across The Globe

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020
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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo: "I am proud that the United States and Israel have never been closer than they are today.

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  • US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo: "I am proud that the United States and Israel have never been closer than they are today.
  • The American Christian support for Zion is unshakeable and we are proud to stand by our brothers and sisters in Israel."
  • Hundreds of millions of Christian Zionists now stand proudly with Israel and collectively deliver an important, an invaluable and unprecedented message.
  • The caucus aims to build direct lines of communication between Knesset members and Christian leaders, organizations, and political representatives around the world.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Receives Friends of Zion Award

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
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WASHINGTON, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo today received the Friends of Zion Award in a ceremony at the U.S. State Department.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo today received the Friends of Zion Award in a ceremony at the U.S. State Department.
  • The award was commissioned by the late Shimon Peres, the ninth President of the State of Israel and former chair of Friends of Zion.
  • The Friends of Zion Award honors world leaders who have exceptionally served above and beyond the call of duty to support Israel and the Jewish people.
  • "The year of Israel's 70th anniversary, you became America's 70th Secretary of State," Friends of Zion Founder Dr. Mike Evans said as he made the presentation.

Secretary of State Pompeo Addresses AJC Virtual Global Forum

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Sunday, June 14, 2020
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NEW YORK, June 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, addressing the opening plenary of the 2020 AJC Global Forum, reaffirmed the strong U.S.-Israel relationship, condemned rising worldwide antisemitism, and cautioned Iran against threatening Israel and pursing a nuclear weapons program.

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  • NEW YORK, June 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, addressing the opening plenary of the 2020 AJC Global Forum, reaffirmed the strong U.S.-Israel relationship, condemned rising worldwide antisemitism, and cautioned Iran against threatening Israel and pursing a nuclear weapons program.
  • Pompeo noted that he has visited Israel four times as secretary of state.
  • "We are grateful to Secretary Pompeo for speaking to AJC," said AJC CEO David Harris.
  • Secretary Pompeo also addressed the AJC 2019 Global Forum in a conversation with AJC CEO David Harris.