On behalf of the American people, I want to extend my best wishes to all those who are celebrating Armenian National Day—in Armenia, in the United States and around the world. This 20th anniversary of independence, and Armenia’s achievements during…
Category: Statement and Releases
“This week, the United States signed a new Declaration on Women’s Participation. Next year, we should each announce the steps we are taking to break down economic and political barriers that stand in the way of women and girls. That…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Laurie Garduque – Member, Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Tyler Jacks – Member, National Cancer Advisory Board Karen J.…
I welcome the release of Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal from detention in Iran and am very pleased that they are being reunited with their loved ones. The tireless advocacy of their families over these two years has won my…
Last week, I held a Cabinet meeting where I directed agency heads to do more to cut waste in their departments. Today, we saw reports of excessive spending on catering for government conferences. These reports are troubling and reinforce why…
Today, the discriminatory law known as ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ is finally and formally repealed. As of today, patriotic Americans in uniform will no longer have to lie about who they are in order to serve the country they love. …
The Obama Administration has dramatically changed America’s course at the United Nations to advance our interests and values and help forge a more secure and prosperous world. We have repaired frayed relations with countries around the world. We have ended…
Three-year commitment by 13 major banks will help increase lending to small businesses in underserved communities WASHINGTON – Speaking at Wrap Tite, Inc. – a small business in Solon, Ohio – Vice President Biden and Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Kimberly Owens – Member, Board of Trustees of the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation Sima F. Sarrafan – Member, Board of Trustees of…
“In all parts of the world, we see the promise of innovation to make government more open and accountable. And now, we must build on that progress. And when we gather back here next year, we should bring specific commitments…
