As part of our ongoing efforts to increase the cost of Iran’s failure to live up to its international obligations regarding its nuclear program, today the United States announced the imposition of new sanctions against Iran. These measures build upon…
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Today, my Administration has taken yet another step to further isolate and penalize Iran for its refusal to live up to its international obligations regarding its nuclear program. For years, the Iranian government has failed to abide by its obligations…
President Obama spoke with Greek Prime Minster Lukas Papademos today to congratulate him on his appointment, to thank him for taking on such a significant responsibility at a critical moment, and to express U.S. support for Greece’s efforts to implement…
President Obama will host Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands for a meeting in the Oval Office on Tuesday, November 29. The United States and the Netherlands have a close economic relationship that supports jobs in both countries. The…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today President Barack Obama granted pardons to five individuals and commutation of sentence to one individual: PARDONS: • Lesley Claywood Berry Jr. – Loretto, Ky. Offense: Conspiracy to manufacture, possess with intent to distribute, and distribute marijuana, 21…
On November 18, 2011, President Obama met with the leaders of the 10 member states of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations to review our cooperation on building greater economic, security, and people-to-people ties with an important region and a…
As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence — a testament to the spirit and determination of the people of Ukraine — we also remember the suffering they endured seventy-eight years ago during the catastrophic famine that has come…
Companies will Commit a Portion of Jobs to Miami Area Veterans and Military Families Tomorrow First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden visit Homestead-Miami Speedway for NASCAR’s Sprint Cup finale to honor America’s troops and military families and highlight…
At the East Asia Summit (EAS) held on November 19 in Bali, Indonesia, President Obama and other Asia-Pacific leaders discussed the importance of cooperation on the region’s most pressing political and security challenges, including maritime security, non-proliferation, and disaster response. …
In November 2011, Presidents Obama and Yudhoyono reaffirmed their support for the U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership, a long term commitment to elevate bilateral relations by intensifying consultations and developing habits of cooperation on key bilateral, regional, and global issues. First proposed…
