Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk to congratulate him on forming a new government and to discuss the situation in eastern Ukraine. The two leaders discussed Russia’s continued refusal to abide by its commitments…
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Since the diagnosis of the first Ebola patient in the United States, we have achieved tremendous progress across all elements of the Administration’s whole-of-government response. In an update provided to President Obama today, White House Ebola Response Coordinator Ron Klain…
I welcome today’s announcement on the formation of a new Ukrainian government. The Ukrainian people demonstrated their clear preference for democracy, political and economic reform, and self-determination at the ballot box during the October 26 parliamentary elections. Today’s announcement on…
The United States strongly condemns yesterday’s attacks in Wajir and Mandera counties in Kenya as well other recent attacks by the terrorist group al-Shabaab targeting innocent civilians. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the…
Vice President Biden called President-elect Tabare Vazquez of Uruguay today to congratulate him on his victory. The Vice President and President-elect Vazquez reaffirmed the important and longstanding ties between the United States and Uruguay. The Vice President also highlighted President Obama’s partnership…
Recent events in Ferguson, Missouri and around the country have highlighted the importance of strong, collaborative relationships between local police and the communities they protect. As the nation has observed, trust between law enforcement agencies and the people they protect…
Since taking office, President Obama and his Administration have seen a significant shift in the HIV epidemic, in the United States and in partner countries. More people living with HIV know their status, and more people are on antiretroviral medications.…
President Obama called President Donald Tusk today to congratulate him on his first day as President of the European Council. President Obama underscored the importance of continued U.S.-EU cooperation and noted the need for policy action to strengthen European economic…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:26 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST:Good afternoon, everybody.I trust you all had a peaceful and relaxing Thanksgiving holiday. Q We did. MR. EARNEST:Glad to hear it. Q And yours? MR. EARNEST:It was very nice.Thank you…
On Thursday, the Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA) and the NATO Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) were both approved by an overwhelming majority vote in the Afghan Parliament. We welcome the approval of these two agreements, which represent an invitation from…
