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Archive: September 23, 2014

Vice President Biden spoke today with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos to review efforts to strengthen bilateral trade ties and increase regional cooperation on matters like energy and security. The Vice President and President Santos continued their active dialogue on…

South Lawn 10:11 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good morning, everybody.  Last night, on my orders, America’s armed forces began strikes against ISIL targets in Syria.  Today, the American people give thanks for the extraordinary service of our men and women…

United Nations Headquarters New York, New York 1:03 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, fellow leaders:  For all the immediate challenges that we gather to address this week — terrorism, instability, inequality, disease — there’s one issue…

New York, New York 2:12 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, all of you.  I was just discussing with President Clinton that if Chelsea begins delivery while I’m speaking, she has my motorcade and will be able to navigate traffic. …

Waldorf Astoria Hotel New York, New York 4:07 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Well, it is a wonderful opportunity for me to welcome these leaders, friends, partners from the region, and to say thank you to all of them for their…

Private Residence New York, New York 5:48 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  First of all, I just want to thank Lise and Mark not just for tonight, but they have been just incredible friends for a really, really long time and…