9:50 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Thank you. Thank you, all. It’s an honor to welcome back to Washington for the third meeting of the Strategic and Economic Dialogue between the United States and China, two…
Archive: May 9, 2011
3:07 P.M EDT MRS. OBAMA: Well, thank you, everyone. Welcome to the White House! Beautiful day. (Applause.) We ordered this weather just for you. (Laughter.) So, thanks so much, Dominique, for that very kind introduction and…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Michael H. Corbin, of California, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the United Arab Emirates. …
The President and the U.S. delegation met today in the Oval Office with China’s Special Representatives to the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue, Vice Premier Wang Qishan and State Councilor Dai Bingguo. They exchanged views on a broad range of…
Sixty-three years ago, when Israel declared its independence, the dream of a state for the Jewish people in their historic homeland was finally realized. On that same day, the United States became the first country in the world to recognize…
President Obama will meet with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan at the White House on Tuesday, May 17th. The President looks forward to discussing with King Abdullah the latest regional developments, ways to cooperate on political and economic…
Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden will travel to Italy during the first week of June to participate in the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy. Vice President Biden will also meet with Italian…
President Obama spoke with Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh this morning to discuss the successful American action against Osama Bin Laden and to review progress in implementing the initiatives launched during the President’s November 2010 visit to India. The…
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, May 17, President Barack Obama will host a White House reception in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month. The reception will highlight and celebrate the history and unique identity of Jewish Americans and their profound and…
Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden will travel to Italy during the first week of June to participate in the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy. Vice President Biden will also meet with Italian…
