The Honorable John Boehner House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Representative Boehner: As the official who coordinates the day-to-day implementation of the Recovery Act, Vice President Biden asked that I respond to your letter of November 24th regarding the…
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President Obama spoke with President Karzai on the evening of November 30 via video teleconference for one hour about the way ahead in Afghanistan. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to work closely together to ensure stability in Afghanistan and…
President Obama spoke with Pakistani President Asif Zardari by telephone this morning. The two leaders discussed the President’s decision on the way forward in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The President recognized the profound sacrifices Pakistan has made in its efforts to…
I send my best wishes to all those who will celebrate Romanian National Day. Our nations share nearly 130 years of relations, and Romania remains a close ally and partner as we face the challenges of the world. I especially…
On behalf of the American people, I extend my best wishes to all those who are celebrating the National Day of the Central African Republic. Our Nation stands with the Central African Republic as both our countries work together to…
The Vice President spoke to Spanish President Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero today to discuss President Obama’s decision on the way forward in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Vice President thanked President Zapatero for Spain’s important contributions to the NATO mission in…
“The 30,000 additional troops that I am announcing tonight will deploy in the first part of 2010 – the fastest pace possible – so that they can target the insurgency and secure key population centers. They will increase our ability…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Michael Khouri as a Member of the Federal Maritime Commission. President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual today: Michael Khouri, Nominee for Member, Federal Maritime Commission…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: David Mills, Assistant Secretary of Commerce (Export Enforcement), Department of Commerce Douglas Rediker, United States Alternate Executive Director, International Monetary Fund Board…
OUR MISSION: The President’s speech reaffirms the March 2009 core goal: to disrupt, dismantle, and eventually defeat al Qaeda and to prevent their return to either Afghanistan or Pakistan. To do so, we and our allies will surge our forces,…
