Following the unlawful disclosure of classified information by WikiLeaks in the summer of 2010, the National Security Staff formed an interagency committee to review the policies and practices surrounding the handling of classified information, and to recommend government-wide actions to…
Archive: October 7, 2011
Ten years ago today, in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, our nation went to war against al Qaeda and its Taliban protectors in Afghanistan. As we mark a decade of sacrifice, Michelle and I join all Americans in saluting…
President Obama will host Prime Minister Petr Necas of the Czech Republic for a meeting in the Oval Office on Thursday, October 27. The President welcomes the opportunity to reciprocate the warm hospitality that he received during his visits to…
“There’s no straight line to progress, and hardship always accompanies a season of hope. But the United States of America was founded on the belief that people should govern themselves. And now we cannot hesitate to stand squarely on the…
On behalf of the American people, I congratulate the recipients of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee of Liberia, and Tawakkul Karman of Yemen. Today’s award honors three extraordinary individuals, and sends a powerful…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Robert L. Sumwalt – Member, National Transportation Safety Board President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a…
We condemn the assassination of Kurdish opposition leader Mishaal al-Tammo and the vicious and unprovoked assault against prominent opposition figure Riad Sayf in Syria. The United States strongly rejects violence directed against peaceful oppositionists wherever it occurs, and stands in…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Elizabeth Malory Cousens – Representative of the United States on the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, with the rank…
South Lawn 3:08 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Everybody have a seat. This is as much fun as I will have as President of the United States, right here. (Applause.) This is one of the perks of the job, right here. …
Oval Office 4:32 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it is my great pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Caid Essebsi here to the Oval Office. As I think all of you know, Tunisia was the first country in the North African…
