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Archive: September 4, 2013

Sweden and the United States are very special friends.  Today we reaffirmed the dedication of the Kingdom of Sweden and the United States of America to enhance our cooperation across the full range of shared economic, environmental, and security challenges. …

The United States and Sweden share a common interest in pursuing innovative approaches to promoting clean energy and taking action on climate change, both domestically and internationally.  Today, the President visited Sweden’s Royal Institute of Technology to see first-hand some…

The Kingdom of Denmark, Republic of Finland, Republic of Iceland, Kingdom of Norway, Kingdom of Sweden, and the United States of America reaffirm our deep partnership based on shared fundamental values including our commitment to democracy, human rights, respect for…

WASHINGTON, DC – On Monday, September 9th, Vice President Joe Biden will travel to Baltimore, Maryland, for an event at the Port of Baltimore to highlight a major transportation announcement.  The Vice President will discuss the importance of infrastructure investments…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Arkansas and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding during the period of August 8-14, 2013.…

This afternoon, on a bipartisan basis, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a resolution authorizing U.S. military action in Syria. We commend the Senate for moving swiftly and for working across party lines on behalf of our national security. We…

Great Synagogue Stockholm, Sweden 4:10 P.M. CEST PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Good afternoon.  I want to thank Prime Minister Reinfeldt, Lena Posner-Körösi, and Rabbi Narrowe for welcoming me here to the Great Synagogue — the heart of the Jewish community here in…

Rosenbad Stockholm, Sweden 2:45 P.M. CEST   PRIME MINISTER REINFELDT:  It’s a great honor and pleasure for me to welcome President Barack Obama to Sweden.  As you all know, this is a historic event — the first bilateral visit ever…