The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) poses a clear threat to the people of Iraq and Syria, and to the broader Middle East, as well as U.S. persons, allies and interests in the region. Left unchecked, ISIL…
Category: Statement and Releases
Via Telephone 5:44 P.M. EDT MS. HAYDEN: Hi, everyone. Thanks for joining us. This call tonight is on background with senior administration officials to discuss the speech the President is going to be giving later today. This call is embargoed…
The President will deliver an address to the nation from the State Floor of the White House Wednesday night at 9:00 PM EDT to discuss with the American people the threat posed by ISIL and to lay out the United…
“The original law had three simple goals: make streets safer for women; make homes safer for women; and protect women’s civil rights.” – Senator Biden, 1990 “In its totality, the Violence Against Women Act was the first federal law that…
The President, Vice President and Congressional Leaders had a productive discussion and the Leaders expressed their support for efforts to degrade and ultimately destroy ISIL. The President told the Leaders that he has the authority he needs to take action against…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Michele Thoren Bond – Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs, Department of State Michael Young – Member, Federal Mine Safety and Health…
Earlier today the President met with key national security principals on our preparedness and security posture as we approach the thirteenth anniversary of September 11th. Over the past several months, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa…
Convening U.S. and Global Infrastructure Leaders to Catalyze Growth in the U.S. Infrastructure Market Investing in 21st century American infrastructure is an important part of the President’s plan to build on the progress our economy is making by creating jobs…
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) As I reported on August 8 and 17 and on September 1, 2014, U.S. Armed Forces have conducted targeted airstrikes in Iraq for the limited purposes of stopping the advance on Erbil by the…
President Obama looks forward to welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to the White House on September 29-30, 2014. The two leaders will discuss a range of issues of mutual interest in order to expand and deepen the…
