We applaud the strong action taken today by the United Nations Security Council in unanimously adopting Resolution 2014, which addresses the ongoing crisis in Yemen. The United States co-sponsored the resolution, which calls for President Saleh to sign and implement…
Category: Statement and Releases
Readout of the President’s calls with Colombian President Santos and Panamanian President Martinelli
Earlier this afternoon, President Obama called President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia and President Ricardo Martinelli of Panama to congratulate each after having signed the implementing legislation for the Colombia and Panama Trade Promotion Agreements. The President noted that the…
President Obama hosted Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg for a meeting in the Oval Office on October 20. The visit underscored the close ties between the United States and Norway, which are grounded in our common heritage, values, ideals and…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Bonnie Bassler –Member, National Science Board, National Science Foundation Carla M. León-Decker – Member, National Credit Union Administration Board Mark William…
As Secretary of Commerce, John Bryson will be a key member of my economic team, working with the business community to promote job creation, foster growth, and help open up new markets around the world for American-made goods. At such…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Thomas M. Hoenig– Vice Chairman, Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation President Obama announced his intent to…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Bonnie L. Bassler, of New Jersey, to be a Member of the National Science Board, National Science Foundation for a term expiring May 10, 2016, vice Steven C. Beering, term expired. David James Chard, of…
On behalf of the American people, I want to extend my best wishes to all those who are celebrating Azerbaijan’s Independence Day—in Azerbaijan, in the United States and around the world. This 20th anniversary of independence, and Azerbaijan’s achievements during…
For the second time in two weeks, every single Republican in the United States Senate has chosen to obstruct a bill that would create jobs and get our economy going again. That’s unacceptable. We must do what’s right for the…
Multi-Million dollar Georgetown Property Deemed Excess Today, Updated Map and Dashboard Unveiled WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the White House Campaign to Cut Waste announced important progress in the effort to rid the government of excess property. Last year, President Obama…
