James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:31 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Q Congratulations. MR. EARNEST: Thank you. Appreciate that. Q Personnel announcements? Q Sleep deprived? MR. EARNEST: That’s probably true. It’s been a couple weeks since we…
Archive: August 25, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships announced the appointment of the 2014-2015 Class of White House Fellows. The Fellows come from diverse backgrounds, varied professions, and have demonstrated a strong commitment to public service and…
Earlier today, Vice President Joe Biden called Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Haider al-Abadi. The Vice President and Prime Minister-designate discussed ongoing military actions against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). The Vice President observed that Iraq’s political progress…
Earlier today, Vice President Joe Biden called Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Salim al-Jabouri to discuss political and security developments in Iraq. The Vice President and Speaker agreed on the importance of rapidly forming a new government that, once in…
