NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY, 2015 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION America is blessed with the most beautiful landscapes in the world. Natural wonders across our country —…
Archive: September 24, 2015
NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY, 2015 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION For centuries, Americans have passed down a love of hunting and fishing to their kids and…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:20 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. I do not have any statements to do at the top, so we can go straight to questions. Q Thanks, Josh. I want to first…
PRESS CALL BY BEN RHODES, DEPUTY NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR FOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS; STEVE POMPER, NSC SENIOR DIRECTOR FOR MULTILATERAL AFFAIRS; AND CELESTE WALLANDER, NSC SENIOR DIRECTOR FOR RUSSIA ON THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY Via Telephone 5:06 P.M. EDT MR.…
The United States is encouraged by recent developments in the Colombia peace negotiations, including the six-month timeline for signing a final agreement. We are hopeful that negotiations will conclude successfully and lay the foundation for a lasting peace after more…
The President today delegated authority to the Secretary of State to direct the drawdown of up to $45 million in defense articles and services, as well as military education and training, to support Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria’s efforts…
In March, the President and First Lady announced a new whole of government initiative, Let Girls Learn, to expand efforts to help adolescent girls worldwide attend and complete school. For more information about Let Girls Learn, visit whitehouse.gov/letgirlslearn. NEW: Saturday,…
President Obama spoke today by phone with Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom to discuss a range of foreign policy and national security issues, including the global refugee crisis and the situation in Syria. President Obama and Prime…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to the President’s third Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships: Bishop Carroll A. Baltimore – Member, President’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships…
Los Estados Unidos se ven alentados por los recientes desarrollos en las negociaciones de paz en Colombia, incluyendo el plazo de seis meses parar firmar un acuerdo final. Esperamos que las negociaciones concluyan exitosamente y sean la base para una…
