Aboard Air Force One En Route Kansas City, Missouri 10:58 A.M. EST MR. CARNEY: I want to thank you all for coming on this trip today to Osawatomie, Kansas. As I’m sure you’re aware, this is the location where Teddy…
Archive: December 6, 2011
“The struggle to end discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons is a global challenge, and one that is central to the United States’ commitment to promoting human rights.” –President Obama, December 6, 2011 Since taking office, President Obama…
The United States welcomes Indonesia’s ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, (CTBT), which provides a strong example of the positive leadership role Indonesia can play in the global effort to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. The Comprehensive Test…
Ambassador Robert Ford returns to Damascus today with our full confidence and support. His return demonstrates our continued solidarity with the Syrian people and the value we place on Ford’s efforts to engage Syrians on their efforts to achieve a…
I am deeply disappointed that a minority of the United States Senate has blocked the nomination of Caitlin Halligan to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Ms. Halligan has the experience, integrity, and…
Osawatomie High School Osawatomie, Kansas 12:59 P.M. CST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Please, please have a seat. Thank you so much. Thank you. Good afternoon, everybody. AUDIENCE: Good afternoon. THE PRESIDENT: Well, I want to start by thanking a…
