Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) On September 12, 2012, in response to an attack on our diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya, that killed four U.S. citizens, including U.S. Ambassador John Christopher Stevens, a security force from the U.S. Africa…
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Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Pursuant to section 2 of the Sequestration Transparency Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-155), I am providing a report prepared by the Office of Management and Budget on the sequestration required to be ordered…
Vice President Biden called Vice President Ali Osman Taha of Sudan today to express his concern for the security of the United States Embassy and other foreign missions in Khartoum. Vice President Biden reaffirmed the responsibility of the Government of…
October 13th, 14th, 19th and 20th WASHINGTON, DC – This fall, the White House will be opening its gardens and grounds to visitors on four occasions: Saturday, October 13th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Sunday, October 14th from 9:00…
The President called Egyptian President Morsi today to review the strategic partnership between the United States and Egypt, and our ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral economic and security cooperation. Given recent events, and consistent with our interest in a relationship…
President Obama called President Mohamed Magariaf of Libya this evening, their first conversation since President Magariaf’s election last month. President Obama thanked President Magariaf for extending his condolences for the tragic deaths of Ambassador Chris Stevens, Sean Smith, and two…
Eighteen years ago today, the landmark Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was signed into law. It was founded on the basic premise that every woman deserves to be safe from violence, and since its passage, we have made tremendous strides…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: • Stewart M. De Soto – Member, Board of Trustees of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation President Obama…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Mark Doms – Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, Department of Commerce • Deborah Ann McCarthy – Ambassador to the Republic of Lithuania, Department…
This afternoon, President Obama called Yemeni President Hadi to discuss the assault on the U.S. Embassy in Sana’a and express concern about the security of American personnel and diplomatic facilities in Yemen. President Obama thanked President Hadi for his swift…
