As President Obama said in his State of the Union address, we have sought ways to increase opportunity for Americans and improve the lives of the Cuban people, including by opening the door to increased travel and commerce between our…
Category: Statement and Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Rebecca Ross Haywood to serve on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. “Throughout her career, Rebecca Ross Haywood has shown unwavering integrity and an outstanding commitment to public service,”…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Judge Walter David Counts, III, Judge E. Scott Frost, James Wesley Hendrix, Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez, Karen Gren Scholer, and Kathleen Marie Sweet to serve on the United States District Courts. “Throughout their…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Judge Danny C. Reeves to serve on the United States Sentencing Commission. “Throughout his career, Judge Danny C. Reeves has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to justice,” said President Obama. “I am confident he…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Walter David Counts, III, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas, vice Robert A. Junell, retired. E. Scott Frost, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for…
The United States condemns in the strongest terms today’s terrorist attack in Grand-Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire. We extend our deep condolences to the families and loved ones of those who have been killed in this heinous attack. Our thoughts and prayers…
The United States condemns in the strongest terms today’s terrorist attack in Ankara, Turkey, which has taken innocent lives and injured scores. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those killed and injured as well as to their loved ones.…
President Obama spoke today by phone with President Vladimir Putin of Russia to discuss progress on the implementation of the nationwide Cessation of Hostilities between the Syrian regime and its allies on the one hand and the armed opposition on…
I applaud the Senate for confirming John King as Secretary of Education. In this role, John will continue to lead our efforts to work toward high-quality preschool for all, prepare our kids for college and a career, make college more…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on South Africa and the African Growth and Opportunities Act
The United States welcomes the significant steps undertaken by the Government of South Africa over the past several weeks to restore market access for U.S. poultry, pork, and beef products. We appreciate the strong collaboration between U.S. and South African…
