St. Regis Hotel Beijing, China 5:03 P.M. (Local) MS. DUDLEY: All right, thanks, everybody, for sticking around. I know we had a longer day than I expected. Just a little primer, this is going to be on background…
Archive: August 18, 2011
Via Conference Call 10:50 A.M. EDT MR. VIETOR: Hi, everybody. Thanks for getting on today. We are convening this call to talk about some recent actions with respect to Syria. You should all have the President’s statement this morning calling…
4:52 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon. Do we have any questions? No questions? I like these kind of gaggles. Q Is the President going to call Netanyahu, by any chance? Does he have any plans to call…
The United States has taken a series of steps and actions to work toward putting an end to the Syrian government’s violence, arrests, and torture, supporting the Syrian people’s universal rights, and pushing for a democratic transition. Executive Orders, Sanctions,…
The United States has been inspired by the Syrian peoples’ pursuit of a peaceful transition to democracy. They have braved ferocious brutality at the hands of their government. They have spoken with their peaceful marches, their silent shaming of the…
We condemn the brutal terrorist attacks in southern Israel today in the strongest terms. Our deepest condolences go to the victims, their families and loved ones, and we wish those injured a speedy recovery. The U.S. and Israel stand united…
Jobs Council members, Administration officials, business and union leaders to discuss with local businesses and stakeholders how the public and private sectors can partner to create opportunity and support job creation WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, August 31st and Thursday,…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Louisiana and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by flooding during the period of April 25 to July 7, 2011.…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Susan D. Page -Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan, Department of State The President also announced his intent to appoint the…
The Great Hall of the People Beijing, China 10:40 A.M. (Local) VICE PRESIDENT XI: Honorable, Mr. Vice President, Joseph Biden, the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucious said, isn’t it delightful to welcome friends coming from afar? I would like to,…
