TO THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES: I transmit herewith, for the advice and consent of the Senate to its ratification, the Protocol to the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia, signed at New York on May 6,…
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Today, the President submitted the Protocol to the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia to the U.S. Senate for its advice and consent to ratification. This is the latest step demonstrating the U.S. commitment to nuclear non-proliferation and…
Following her swearing-in this afternoon, President Obama met with Attorney General Loretta Lynch at the White House to welcome her to the team and reiterate that he looks forward to her leadership at the Department of Justice. The Attorney General…
Friday, May 1, 2015 Detroit, MI * 12:15 PM ET – As part of her Reach Higher initiative, First Lady Michelle Obama will speak at Detroit’s first-ever citywide College Signing Day, hosted by the Detroit College Access Network at Wayne…
The American people express deep condolences for the lives lost in today’s earthquake. The earthquake and subsequent landslides caused widespread damage and loss of life in Nepal, India and Bangladesh. The United States is deploying a team of disaster response…
ON-THE-RECORD CONFERENCE CALL BY DEPUTY NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR FOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, BEN RHODES DEPUTY NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR FOR INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS, CAROLINE ATKINSON AND NSC SENIOR DIRECTOR FOR ASIAN AFFAIRS, EVAN MEDEIROS ON THE UPCOMING STATE VISIT OF PRIME MINISTER SHINZO…
Today, National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met with former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri to discuss a wide range of regional issues. Ambassador Rice thanked the former Prime Minister for his efforts to strengthen the close, enduring partnership between…
100 employers commit to help millions of front-line workers climb up the career ladder and earn higher wages Today, at the White House Upskill Summit, the Administration is announcing new steps to help realize the full potential of America’s workforce…
The Vice President met this morning with former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri. The Vice President reaffirmed the United States’ support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and independence, as well as the wide-ranging partnership between the United States and the government and…
“Violence against women is not a women’s issue alone. It’s a man’s issue as well… So to all of the guys out there—you have to step up. That’s how we can change the culture on campus and around the country to…
