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Archive: December 2, 2014

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room    1:05 P.M. EST   MR. EARNEST:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Very festive mood in the briefing room today.  I’m sure it’s just a coincidence.     Let me do a couple of announcements at…

Since the diagnosis of the first Ebola patient in the United States, we have achieved tremendous progress across all elements of the Administration’s whole-of-government response. In an update provided to President Obama today, White House Ebola Response Coordinator Ron Klain…

I welcome today’s announcement on the formation of a new Ukrainian government. The Ukrainian people demonstrated their clear preference for democracy, political and economic reform, and self-determination at the ballot box during the October 26 parliamentary elections. Today’s announcement on…

The United States strongly condemns yesterday’s attacks in Wajir and Mandera counties in Kenya as well other recent attacks by the terrorist group al-Shabaab targeting innocent civilians.  We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the…

Vice President Biden called President-elect Tabare Vazquez of Uruguay today to congratulate him on his victory. The Vice President and President-elect Vazquez reaffirmed the important and longstanding ties between the United States and Uruguay. The Vice President also highlighted President Obama’s partnership…

National Institutes of Health Bethesda, Maryland 4:54 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, everybody!  It is good to be back.  Thank you.  Thank you so much.  Everybody, please have a seat.  Thank you.  Well, to Secretary Burwell, to Francis Collins,…