American leadership is essential for advancing global health security and for ensuring that all countries are prepared to prevent, detect, and respond to threats posed by infectious diseases. But America can’t do it alone, and the time for action is…
Category: Statement and Releases
Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili of Georgia to congratulate him on his party’s victory in Georgia’s parliamentary elections. The Vice President commended Georgia’s democratic leadership in the region. He also reiterated U.S. support for…
Today’s Actions include the Designation of 48 National Electric Vehicle Charging Corridors on our Highways The Obama Administration is committed to taking responsible steps to combat climate change, increase access to clean energy technologies, and reduce our dependence on oil. Already,…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Leonard Andrew Forsman – Member and Vice Chair, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Linda Behnken – United States Commissioner, International…
Vice President Joe Biden spoke by phone today with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. The leaders affirmed their strong support for the Minsk Agreements as the sole existing framework for resolving the conflict in the Donbas and restoring Ukrainian governance in…
Vice President Joe Biden spoke by phone today with Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman to discuss Ukraine’s reform agenda. The Vice President welcomed the successful implementation of Ukraine’s electronic asset declaration system and commended Prime Minister Groysman for his continuing…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Virginia and ordered federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Matthew beginning on October 7, 2016, and continuing. The President’s…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Minnesota and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding during the period of September 21-24,…
Yesterday, two police officers put on their uniforms to serve and protect the communities they loved. And early this morning, they were taken from us in shameful acts of violence. Sergeant Anthony Beminio and Officer Justin Martin represented our best,…
Tonight, the sun set in Des Moines and Urbandale with two heroes no longer here. Des Moines Sergeant Anthony Beminio and Urbandale Officer Justin Martin started the day as they always did, pinning the shield on their uniforms as they…
