In a long line of heroes stretching from the greens of Lexington and Concord to the mountains of Afghanistan, selfless patriots have defended our lives and liberties with valor and honor. They have been ordinary Americans who loved their country…
Archive: September 23, 2010
From majestic mountain ranges to beloved neighborhood parks, Americans enjoy the natural places our ancestors have celebrated and protected for centuries. Our public lands represent the American spirit and reflect our shared experience our history, our culture, and our…
2:08 P.M. EDT MR. GIBBS: Good afternoon. Sorry we are starting late. The bilateral meeting with Premier Wen of China started late and lasted longer than was previously scheduled. So before we do questions, we will start…
In his speech before the United Nations General Assembly today, President Obama emphasized civil society’s critical role in open, democratic societies and deplored the increasing number of restrictions on civil society organizations around the world. He called upon the international…
On January 21, 2009, President Obama issued a Memorandum on Transparency and Open Government. This memorandum outlined three commitments that define this Administration’s approach to governance: (1) government should be transparent; (2) government should be participatory; and (3) government should…
10:01 A.M. EDT EL PRESIDENTE: Sr. Presidente, Sr. Secretario General, colegas delegados, damas y caballeros: Es un gran honor dirigirme a esta asamblea por segunda vez, casi dos años después de ser elegido Presidente de Estados Unidos. Sabemos…
The small business jobs bill passed today will help provide loans and cut taxes for millions of small business owners without adding a dime to our nation’s deficit. After months of partisan obstruction and needless delay, I’m grateful that Democrats…
Vice President Biden welcomed British Deputy Prime Minister Clegg today to the White House where the two leaders engaged in wide-ranging discussion over lunch. They discussed the floods and ongoing humanitarian crisis in Pakistan and pledged both our countries’ enduring…
The UK and U.S. are committed to ensuring the most effective possible international response to Pakistan’s ongoing flood disaster. We recognize the enormous scale of the devastation and Pakistan’s continuing humanitarian and recovery needs. We welcome the international contributions that…
As the President made clear in his speech to the General Assembly today, the promotion of human rights and democracy is central to his vision of the world we are trying to build. Freedom, justice, and peace in the world…
