NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Christopher R. Beall, of Oklahoma, to be a Director of the Amtrak Board of Directors for a term of five years, vice Donna R. McLean, term expired. Bruce Carter, of Florida, to be a…
Category: Statement and Releases
I strongly condemn the outrageous attack on our diplomatic facility in Benghazi, which took the lives of four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens. Right now, the American people have the families of those we lost in our thoughts and prayers.…
President Obama called President Karzai earlier today as part of their regular consultations as transition continues in Afghanistan. The two Presidents took the opportunity to discuss the tragic events that took place in Benghazi, including the death of U.S. Embassy…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Bruce Carter – Member, National Council on the Arts Governor Martin O’Malley – Member, Board of Trustees of the James Madison…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Robert Stephen Beecroft, of California, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Iraq. T. Charles…
President Obama spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu for an hour tonight as a part of their ongoing consultations. The two leaders discussed the threat posed by Iran’s nuclear program, and our close cooperation on Iran and other security issues. President…
Earlier today the President heard from key national security principals on our preparedness and security posture on the eve of the eleventh anniversary of September 11th. Over the past month, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism John…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: F. Scott Kieff – Member, United States International Trade Commission Joshua D. Wright – Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission President Obama announced his…
The United States congratulates Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud on winning the support of Parliament and becoming Somalia’s new president, and the Somali people for completing this momentous political transition. Today’s vote represents an important milestone for the people of Somalia, and…
I welcome and strongly support today’s announcement by the International Steering Group that international supervision of Kosovo’s independence has come to an end. After nearly four and a half years, fulfillment of the provisions of the Comprehensive Settlement Proposal is…
