Vice President Biden met today with President Ivo Josipovic of Croatia to emphasize continued U.S. engagement in promoting progress and stability in Europe. The Vice President commended President Josipovic for Croatia’s progress on domestic reforms, especially in strengthening the rule…
Category: Statement and Releases
Earlier today, President Obama called Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada to congratulate him on his victory in yesterday’s national elections. The President said he looked forward to continuing his close cooperation with the Prime Minister, and renewed his commitment…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Tony D’Agostino, Member, Board of Directors of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation Janice Eberly, Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy, Department of the…
In a meeting in the State Dining Room today, the President and Senior Administration officials met with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to discuss the importance of fixing the broken immigration system so that it meets our nation’s 21st…
On this World Press Freedom Day, the United States joins with people around the world in reaffirming the fundamental freedoms of expression, assembly, and association that provide the foundation for media to operate freely and keep citizens informed. We rededicate…
I join people here at home, in Israel, and around the world in commemorating Holocaust Remembrance Day and in honoring the memory of all those who suffered, died and lost loved ones in one of the most barbaric acts in…
On behalf of the American people, I send my best wishes to all who celebrate Polish Constitution Day — here in America, in Poland and around the world. Since adopting their Constitution in 1791, the Polish people have endured tremendous…
Message on African Nuclear Weapon Free Zone Treaty (pdf) Message on South Pacific Nuclear Weapon Free Zone Treaty (pdf) Today the President submitted the Protocols to the African Nuclear Weapon Free Zone Treaty and the South Pacific Nuclear Weapon Free…
Since yesterday’s operation, the President spoke with numerous world leaders who expressed their congratulations on the successful American action to kill Osama bin Laden, which will make both the United States and the world more secure. Each of the President’s…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Arkansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and associated flooding beginning on April 23, 2011,…
