The United States condemns in the strongest terms the horrific terrorist attack on September 5 in Kabul, Afghanistan, which killed dozens and left nearly one hundred wounded. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of the…
Archive: September 6, 2016
President Obama is the first sitting U.S. president to visit Laos. Through increased dialogue and engagement in recent years, the United States and Laos have worked to overcome a painful historical legacy to forge a new partnership based on cooperation…
On the occasion of his historic state visit to Lao P.D.R., President Barack Obama and President Bounnhang Vorachit held talks today in Vientiane where they officially inaugurated the Comprehensive Partnership between the Lao P.D.R. and the United States of America. …
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Abid Riaz Qureshi to serve on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. “I am pleased to nominate Mr. Qureshi to serve on the United States District Court bench,” said…
NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Abid Riaz Qureshi, of Maryland, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia, vice Rosemary M. Collyer, retired.
This morning, the Vice President spoke with His Majesty King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The two leaders discussed events in the region, including our cooperation to counter ISIL in Syria and our efforts to promote economic…
Presidential Palace Vientiane, Laos 11:17 A.M. ICT *Inaudible interpretation for President Bounnhang. PRESIDENT OBAMA: Mr. President, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen — on behalf of myself and my entire delegation, thank you so much for the warm welcome you’ve extended…
Lao National Cultural Hall Vientiane, Laos 2:04 P.M. ICT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you. Sabaidii! Sabaidee bor? AUDIENCE: Sabaidii. To the government and the people of Laos, thank you so much for the kind welcome that…
Landmark Mekong Riverside Hotel Vientiane, Laos 5:01 P.M. ICT PRESIDENT OBAMA: It is always a pleasure to meet with my friend and partner, President Park of the Republic of Korea, and her delegation. As we all know, the ROK is…
September 6, 2016 MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES SUBJECT: Emergency Leave Transfer Program for Federal Employees Adversely Affected by the Severe Storms and Flooding in Louisiana I am deeply saddened by the devastating losses caused by…
