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The U.S.-Polish relationship is buttressed by our peoples’ centuries-long pursuit of liberty and freedom–values that unite us as we strive together to create a Europe whole, free, and at peace.  Americans and Poles have provided crucial help to each other…

On July 20, President Obama will host the White House Summit on Global Development.  The President will bring together development leaders, public and private sector financing partners, civil society, diplomats, and entrepreneurs to mark our global progress and catalyze further…

On Saturday, the President will depart for Madrid, Spain, where he will spend the night. The President will participate in meetings with his Spanish counterpart and other government officials on Sunday then travel to Rota as previously scheduled to speak…

On July 8-9, 2016, President Obama and the heads of state and government of our 27 NATO allies, plus new observer state Montenegro, will gather in Warsaw, Poland, for a pivotal NATO Summit, the 27th since the signing of the…

Dr. Jill Biden will travel to Ethiopia, Malawi and Niger from July 15 – July 23, 2016 where she, along with Catherine Russell, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues, will engage government and civil society partners on issues related to…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: John M. Huff, of Missouri, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers for a term of one year.   (New Position) Robert P. Suglia,…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Kim J. Walker – Inspector General, Export-Import Bank of the United States John M. Huff – Member, Board of Directors of…

Action from Congress urgently needed to provide resources for treatment As Congress moves to conference on legislation related to the prescription opioid and heroin epidemic, the Obama Administration is taking additional actions to expand access to treatment, strengthen prescription drug…

Upon the arrival of a new crescent moon, Michelle and I send our warmest greetings to all those celebrating Eid al-Fitr in the United States and around the globe.  For Muslim Americans, Eid is an opportunity to reflect on the…

Vice President Biden spoke today with President Raimonds Vejonis of Latvia.  The Vice President underscored the unshakable U.S. commitment to the security of the Baltic states and the importance of the U.S-Latvia bilateral relationship.  The leaders pledged to work closely…