The Governments of the United States and India held the Fifth U.S.-India Cyber Dialogue in New Delhi on September 28, 2016. The U.S.-India Cyber Dialogue reflects our nations’ broad engagement and long-standing cooperation on important bilateral and global issues. The…
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“A woman deserves equal pay for equal work. She deserves to have a baby without sacrificing her job. A mother deserves a day off to care for a sick child or sick parent without running into hardship – and you…
Science Ministers from 25 governments and the European Union gathered at the White House to discuss Arctic research priorities and sign a Joint Statement on increased international collaboration on Arctic science and inclusion of Indigenous peoples in understanding and responding…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Glenn Fine – Inspector General, Department of Defense Virginia Johnson – Member, National Council on the Arts Sylvia Orozco – Member,…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Brent F. Nelsen – Member, Board of Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting President Obama announced his intent to…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Jeffrey DeLaurentis, of New York, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Cuba. Jane Marie…
I am deeply saddened by the passing of former President Shimon Peres, Israel’s national treasure and one of its last remaining founders. A son of the shtetl who rose to become one of the world’s most beloved and respected statesmen,…
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice spoke today by phone with Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Ambassador Rice strongly condemned the September 18 cross-border attack on the Indian Army Brigade headquarters in Uri and offered condolences to the victims…
Shimon Peres was one of the few men in the world whose experience was surpassed only by his genuine wisdom and his eloquence. When he talked, everyone listened. And later, long after he’d left the room, you remembered what he…
Washington, DC – On his first full day in office, President Obama issued the “Transparency and Open Government” memorandum, making clear that his Administration was “committed to creating an unprecedented level of openness,” and fostering a sense of transparency, public…
