5:07 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Secretary Clinton and I just concluded a meeting that focused on the ongoing situation in Libya. Over the last few days, my national security team has been working around the clock…
Archive: February 23, 2011
President Obama spoke with President Felipe Calderón Hinojosa this evening and thanked him for Mexican efforts to bring to justice the murderers of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Special Agent Jaime Zapata, including the arrest today of one of his alleged…
The President called Prime Minister John Key of New Zealand to express deep condolences over the devastating earthquake that struck Christchurch, New Zealand, on February 22, and to reaffirm the offer of American assistance as New Zealand recovers. The President…
The historic events unfolding in the Middle East underscore the importance of protecting human rights around the world, which all nations have a responsibility to uphold. In accordance with U.S. law and the Administration’s commitment to supporting the universal rights…
One year ago today, the selfless and tragic death of Orlando Zapata Tamayo galvanized the world’s attention to the ongoing mistreatment of those unjustly held by Cuban authorities for bravely standing up for the rights of the Cuban people. …
President Obama will welcome Prime Minister Julia Gillard of Australia to the White House on Monday, March 7th. The President looks forward to discussing with Prime Minister Gillard the strong ties between the United States and Australia, our shared political…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Carl Shapiro as a member of the Council of Economic Advisors. President Obama said, “Carl Shapiro has demonstrated knowledge and dedication throughout his career. I am grateful that he…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint several members of the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness. · Steve Case, Member, President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness · Kenneth I. Chenault, Member, President’s Council on Jobs…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:50 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Before we get started with questions let me just make a couple of announcements. Later this afternoon the President is scheduled to…
