The United States strongly condemns the Syrian government’s outrageous use of violence across Syria today and particularly in the northwestern region. There must be an immediate end to the brutality and violence. We regret the loss of life and extend…
Archive: June 10, 2011
The United States is deeply concerned by ongoing developments in Southern Kordofan, Sudan. Fighting between forces loyal to the Government of Sudan—including its Armed Forces and the Popular Defense Force militia—and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army threatens efforts by the…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Martin J. Gruenberg, Chairman, Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Ken Kopocis, Assistant Administrator for the Office of Water,…
President Obama Signs New York Disaster Declaration The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New York and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding,…
President Obama Signs Alaska Disaster Declaration The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Alaska and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by an ice jam and flooding…
I join the American people in sending my best wishes to all those who are celebrating Russia Day. Since the first Congress of the Russian Federation declared a new sovereign nation on June 12, 1992, the United States and Russia…
