The United States and Japan are dedicated to working together to advance human security, economic prosperity and political stability throughout the world. During their meeting on December 3rd in Tokyo, as part of a broader discussion, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and…
Category: Statement and Releases
U.S. Ambassador’s Residence Tokyo, Japan 12:40 P.M. (Local) SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: On background, senior administration officials. You can direct quote us. So with that understanding, I’ll just give you a couple minutes at the top and then I’m going to…
Today President Barack Obama hosted Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos at the White House. Their visit underscored the close ties between the United States and Colombia, founded upon shared democratic values, deepening economic ties, and a long history of shared…
Today, via video message broadcast to 150 youth and dignitaries gathered in Manila, Philippines, President Obama announced the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI). Recognizing that over 65 percent of the region’s population is under the age of 35, YSEALI…
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Suspension of Limitations under the Jerusalem Embassy Act Pursuant to the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including section 7(a) of the Jerusalem…
Since taking office, President Obama and his Administration have taken enormous steps to address the HIV epidemic, both domestically and globally. This World AIDS Day, we remember those lost to this epidemic, and reflect on the progress of the past…
On Monday, December 02, 2013, the President signed into law: S. 1545, the “PEPFAR Stewardship and Oversight Act of 2013,” which reauthorizes and extends a few authorities related to the efforts to combat global HIV/AIDS, including the limitation on U.S.…
The United States congratulates the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on its selection as host for the 2020 World Expo, the first time the Expo will take place in the Middle East. This is a significant first as the UAE serves…
TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO SELECTED CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP November 29, 2013 Dear Mr. Chairman: (Dear Madam Chairman:) (Dear Senator:) (Dear Representative:) In my National Security Strategy of 2010, I addressed how the United States would strengthen…
Today the President made the determination required under section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 regarding the supply of petroleum and petroleum products from countries other than Iran. The analysis contained in the…
