PACIFIC REMOTE ISLANDS MARINE NATIONAL MONUMENT EXPANSION – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Through Proclamation 8336 of January 6, 2009, the President established the Pacific Remote Islands…
As the President has said, we take seriously the terrorist threat posed by fighters in Iraq, Syria, and the broader region, including foreign terrorist fighters. More than 15,000 foreign terrorist fighters from more than 80 countries have traveled to Syria…
Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa Monaco called President Abdo Rabu Mansour Hadi of Yemen today to convey President Obama’s strong support for President Hadi and the Yemeni people as they move forward from recent setbacks…
President Obama and the U.S. Government continue to drive a robust agenda to stem corruption around the world and hold to account those who exploit the public’s trust for private gain. Preventing corruption preserves funds for public revenue and thereby…
Three years ago, President Obama joined with the leaders of seven other nations to launch the Open Government Partnership (OGP), an international partnership between governments and civil society to promote transparency, fight corruption, energize civic engagement, and leverage new technologies…
Designated Area in the South-Central Pacific Ocean is Home to Pristine and Biodiverse Marine Ecosystems That Are Vulnerable to the Impacts of Climate Change WASHINGTON, DC — As part of this Year of Action, President Obama will sign a proclamation…
September 24, 2014 New York City, NY Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, fellow delegates, ladies and gentlemen: we come together at a crossroads between war and peace; between disorder and integration; between fear and hope. Around the globe, there are…
Hi, everyone. It is wonderful to be here with you in New Orleans. Thank you Pete for that kind introduction, and it is great to see you again. As Pete said, we first met two years ago when I toured…
United Nations General Assembly Hall New York City, New York 10:13 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, fellow delegates, ladies and gentlemen: We come together at a crossroads between war and peace; between disorder and integration; between…
United Nations Building New York City, New York 12:05 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I want to thank Prime Minister Abadi and his delegation for the opportunity to meet here this morning. As I’ve said previously, the United States and…