At the Muskoka G8 Summit, President Obama outlined his views on a new approach to development. In his recently released National Security Strategy, development is recognized as a moral, strategic, and economic imperative for the United States and our partners. …
Category: Statement and Releases
This Sunday is National HIV Testing Day, an occasion to raise awareness of the steps each of us can take as individuals to fight HIV/AIDS. As we mark this day, I would like to renew my call for all Americans…
WASHINGTON, DC–President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Manila, Philippines to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III, President-elect of the Republic of the Philippines on June 30, 2010. The Honorable Ron…
I join the American people in sending my congratulations to all those observing Croatian Statehood Day. Since Croatia declared its independence in 1991, our two nations have enjoyed a close relationship, and we have proudly supported the people of Croatia…
Earlier today President Obama called Colombian President-elect Juan Manuel Santos to congratulate him on his historic victory in Sunday’s run-off election. The President and President-elect Santos discussed their shared desire to deepen the strong relationship between the United States and…
President Obama spoke with Prime Minister Gillard this evening to offer his congratulations on her assumption of the position of Prime Minister of Australia. The President praised the special alliance between the United States and Australia and the shared interests,…
Today, Republicans in the Senate for the second time blocked a bill that includes critical aid for states and American families. This legislation extends benefits for Americans looking for work and would save the jobs of thousands of teachers, firefighters…
El Presidente Obama llamó hoy al Presidente electo de Colombia Juan Manuel Santos para felicitarlo por su histórica victoria en las elecciones del domingo pasado. El Presidente y el Presidente electo Santos hablaron de su deseo compartido de profundizar la…
“Felicito a la Cámara de Representantes por la aprobación de la Ley DISCLOSE, una ley crucial para controlar el flujo de dinero proveniente de intereses especiales en nuestras elecciones. La Ley DISCLOSE establecerá los requisitos de divulgación más estrictos jamás…
President Obama Announces His Intent to Nominate Members to the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to the Board of Directors…
