11:50 A.M EST THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. When I announced our new strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan last December, I directed my national security team to regularly assess our efforts and to review our progress after one year. That’s…
Archive: December 16, 2010
9:39 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you very much. Thank you very much. Everybody please be seated. Thank you. Thank you, Fawn, for that wonderful introduction. Thanks to all of you. It is…
EL PRESIDENTE: Gracias. Muchas gracias. Muchísimas gracias. Por favor tomen asiento. Gracias. Gracias Fawn, por la maravillosa presentación. Gracias a todos ustedes. Es maravilloso estar hoy con ustedes aquí. Puedo ver a muchos amigos, muchas caras conocidas en la casa.…
The United States is deeply concerned about reports that the Sudanese Armed Forces attacked and burnt the village of Khor Abeche in South Darfur. According to the United Nations, the attacks left many injured, some dead, and thousands displaced. The…
The Vice President spoke to Kurdistan Regional Government President Massoud Barzani today to discuss progress on government formation talks. The Vice President also extended his congratulations to President Barzani on his re-election as Chairman of the Kurdistan Democratic Party.
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: James X. Dempsey, Member, Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board President Obama also announced his intent to appoint Kevin J. Kennedy…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key administration post: Elisebeth Collins Cook, Member, Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to…
The President is pleased that the House has joined the Senate to pass the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010. This bill will expand and improve upon the Post 9/11 GI Bill that went into effect last year…
“Our overarching goal remains the same: to disrupt, dismantle, and defeat al-Qa’ida in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and to prevent its capacity to threaten America and our allies in the future.” – President Barack Obama, West Point, December 1, 2009…
The White House is pleased to announce that Brooke Anderson will serve as Chief of Staff and Counselor for the National Security Staff at the White House beginning on January 12. National Security Advisor Tom Donilon said, “Brooke…
