The new directive spells out how the Federal government will coordinate its incident response activities in the event of a large-scale cyber incident Today, the President approved a Presidential Policy Directive (PPD) on United States Cyber Incident Coordination. This new…
Category: Statement and Releases
The United States condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attack at the Mogadishu International Airport in Somalia on July 26. Our condolences go out to the United Nations personnel, African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) soldiers, Somali citizens, and…
The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the horrific terrorist attack today at a Catholic church in Normandy, France. We offer our condolences to the family and friends of the murdered priest, Father Jacques Hamel. Our thoughts and…
Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met with senior Chinese officials in Beijing, China on July 25 to prepare for President Obama’s visit to China in early September and to discuss bilateral, regional, and global issues of mutual interest. This was…
The United States offers our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed in the heinous attack today in Sagamihara, Japan. We also pray for the speedy recovery of the dozens of individuals who were wounded. There…
For the last eight years, Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz has had my back. This afternoon, I called her to let her know that I am grateful. Her leadership of the DNC has meant that we had someone who brought Democrats…
Debbie Wasserman Schultz has had the President’s and my back over the last eight years—and we’re incredibly grateful. She’s been part of our efforts to build an economy from the middle-out, to deliver quality, affordable health care to millions of Americans,…
The United States condemns in the strongest terms the horrific attack today in Kabul, Afghanistan, which has left more than 80 dead and hundreds wounded. We offer our condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed, and a…
From July 24-27, National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice will travel to Beijing and Shanghai, China. In Beijing, she will meet with senior government officials, including State Councilor Yang Jiechi, to consult on a range of bilateral, regional, and global…
The President hosted President Enrique Pena Nieto of Mexico on July 22. Mexico is one of the United States’ closest and most valued partners. Our countries are economically entwined. Mexico is our third largest trading partner, and on any given…
