Statement by the President on the Earthquake in Tu...
Release Time: For Immediate Release We have been following reports of the earthquake in Turkey's eastern province of Van with great concern. On behalf of the American people, I express my deepest condolences to the families of the victims. Our thoughts and prayers are with the brave men and women who are working to bring [...]
Statement by the President on the Declaration of L...
Release Time: For Immediate Release On behalf of the American people, I congratulate the people of Libya on today’s historic declaration of liberation. After four decades of brutal dictatorship and eight months of deadly conflict, the Libyan people can now celebrate their freedom and the beginning of a new era of promise. Now that the [...]
Press Releases: Background Briefing in Tashkent
Background Briefing in Tashkent Special Briefing Senior Official of the Department Tashkent, Uzbekistan October 22, 2011 MODERATOR: All right. Ladies and gentlemen, we are in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Our Secretary has just had a meeting with President Karimov. And here to readout that meeting is [Senior State Department Official] hereafter known as Senior State Department Official. Take [...]
Press Releases: Remarks With Foreign Minister Hamr...
Remarks With Foreign Minister Hamrokhon Zarifi After Their Meeting Press Availability Hillary Rodham ClintonSecretary of State Dushanbe, Tajikistan October 22, 2011 SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you very much, Foreign Minister Zarifi, for that very warm welcome to Tajikistan. It’s my first visit here. The beauty of this country is well renowned, from the glaciers and mountains [...]
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Renewing America’s Global Le...
Release Time: For Immediate Release WASHINGTON—In this week’s address, President Obama said that the death of Moammar Qadhafi in Libya and the announcement that troops from Iraq will return home by the end of the year are strong reminders that the United States has renewed its leadership in the world. The role of our brave [...]
Readout of the President’s calls with Colomb...
Release Time: For Immediate Release Earlier this afternoon, President Obama called President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia and President Ricardo Martinelli of Panama to congratulate each after having signed the implementing legislation for the Colombia and Panama Trade Promotion Agreements. The President noted that the agreements indicate the deep and enduring ties between the United [...]
Press Briefing by Denis McDonough, Tony Blinken an...
Release Time: For Immediate Release James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:01 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Okay, ladies and gentlemen. Thanks for being here this afternoon. We’re going to continue with the briefing here. I have with me the President’s Deputy National Security Advisor Denis McDonough on my left, and on my right, the Vice [...]
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Passage of...
Release Time: For Immediate Release We applaud the strong action taken today by the United Nations Security Council in unanimously adopting Resolution 2014, which addresses the ongoing crisis in Yemen. The United States co-sponsored the resolution, which calls for President Saleh to sign and implement a political settlement on the basis of the Gulf Cooperation [...]
Remarks by the President on Ending the War in Iraq
Release Time: For Immediate Release Location: James S. Brady Press Briefing Room CORRECTION: “Now, even as we remove our last troops from Iraq, we’re beginning to bring our troops home from Afghanistan, where we’ve begun a transition to Afghan security and leadership.” 12:49 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. As a candidate for [...]
Statement by the President on the Senate Confirmat...
Release Time: For Immediate Release As Secretary of Commerce, John Bryson will be a key member of my economic team, working with the business community to promote job creation, foster growth, and help open up new markets around the world for American-made goods. At such a critical time for our economy, I nominated John because [...]
President Obama Announces More Key Administration ...
Release Time: For Immediate Release WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Bonnie Bassler –Member, National Science Board, National Science Foundation Carla M. León-Decker – Member, National Credit Union Administration Board Mark William Lippert – Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific [...]
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Stol...
Release Time: For Immediate Release Location: Oval Office 5:16 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Hello, everybody. I am very happy to welcome Prime Minister Stoltenberg to the Oval Office, and his delegation to the United States. Michelle and I have incredibly fond memories of our visits to Oslo, and the extraordinary hospitality that the Norwegian [...]
Fact Sheet: The United States and Norway – N...
Release Time: For Immediate Release President Obama hosted Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg for a meeting in the Oval Office on October 20. The visit underscored the close ties between the United States and Norway, which are grounded in our common heritage, values, ideals and interests. The leaders renewed their commitments in the following areas: [...]
Statement by the President on the Occasion of Azer...
Release Time: For Immediate Release On behalf of the American people, I want to extend my best wishes to all those who are celebrating Azerbaijan’s Independence Day—in Azerbaijan, in the United States and around the world. This 20th anniversary of independence, and Azerbaijan’s achievements during this time, demonstrate the extraordinary promise and determination of the [...]
Remarks by Dr. Biden and the First Lady at Major L...
Release Time: For Immediate Release St. Louis VA Medical Center St. Louis, Missouri 3:20 P.M. CDT DR. BIDEN: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, Commissioner Selig, for that kind introduction. And thank you to everyone at Major League Baseball for your leadership on behalf of our nation’s veterans and military families all across this country. Most [...]
Remarks by the President on the American Jobs Act
Release Time: For Immediate Release Fire Station 9 North Chesterfield, Virginia 2:29 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! AUDIENCE: Hello! THE PRESIDENT: It is good to be in Chesterfield County. Thank you so much for the wonderful welcome. AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you! THE PRESIDENT: Well, I love you back. (Laughter.) It is great to [...]
