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Category: Statement and Releases

The President and Prime Minister Cameron spoke today as part of their ongoing consultations about Syria.  The two leaders discussed possible responses by the international community to the indiscriminate use of chemical weapons on August 21 and agreed to stay…

The President and Prime Minister Rudd spoke today on the ongoing violence in Syria.  The two leaders expressed their grave concern about the reported use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime against civilians near Damascus on Wednesday, August 21. …

The President and Prime Minister Harper spoke today by phone to discuss their grave concern about the reported use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime against civilians near Damascus on Wednesday, August 21.  The United States and Canada strongly…

Vice President Biden spoke with Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Nick Clegg today by phone to discuss their grave concern about the reported use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime against civilians near Damascus on Wednesday, August…

President Obama and Attorney General Holder met this afternoon with a group of mayors from around the country to discuss strategies to reduce youth violence. The President reiterated that government alone can never fill the void that causes a child…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships announced the appointment of the 2013-2014 Class of White House Fellows. The Fellows come from diverse backgrounds, varied professions, and have all shown a strong commitment to public service…

Today the State Department announced that the President’s Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues, Ambassador Robert King, will be adding a stop in North Korea to his current travels in the region.  We remain deeply concerned about the…

Yesterday, President Obama called Governor Jerry Brown to receive an update on the fires in California, including the Rim fire that is impacting families, communities, and businesses, as well as Yosemite National Park.  The President expressed his gratitude for the…

This morning, the President met with African-American faith leaders to discuss the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and how civil rights and equality are closely tied to voting rights and closing the gap on…

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:40 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY:  Good afternoon, everyone.  Thank you for being here.  Thank you for your patience today.  As you know, we rescheduled this briefing so that it would come after Secretary Kerry…