Vice President Joe Biden spoke by phone yesterday with President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia. The Vice President congratulated President Santos on reaching a revised peace accord between the Colombian government and the FARC. The two leaders discussed the importance…
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama named 21 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or…
Vice President Biden spoke by phone today with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. The two leaders underscored the importance of full implementation of the Minsk agreements, and President Poroshenko previewed Ukrainian preparations for the upcoming EU-Ukraine Summit in Brussels on November…
The United States and Greece share a strong and enduring partnership based on their mutual commitment to core democratic values, which have been the foundation of peace and prosperity for Europe. We value Greece as a democratic and stable member…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Judge Rainey Ransom Brandt to serve on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. “I am pleased to nominate Judge Rainey Ransom Brandt to serve on the Superior Court of the District…
NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Rainey Ransom Brandt, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, vice Lee F. Satterfield, retiring.
President Obama spoke by phone today with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto to discuss the progress the two countries have made deepening economic relations, combatting organized crime, managing migration, and strengthening the rule of law to the benefit of the…
The Vice President spoke by phone today with President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot Leader Mustafa Akinci. The Vice President praised the leaders and their negotiating teams for their hard work and the historic progress…
The United States congratulates the Government of Colombia on reaching a revised peace agreement with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. This progress is a testament to the commitment shown by all sides, including those who did not support the…
One year ago, the people of France responded with bravery and determination to barbaric attacks carried out by ISIL terrorists across Paris. In the hours and days after the attacks, Paris and the people of France showed their resilience and…
