We welcome this important step by the Arab League, which strengthens the international pressure on Gaddafi and support for the Libyan people. The international community is unified in sending a clear message that the violence in Libya must stop, and…
Category: Statement and Releases
“Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to the people of Japan, particularly those who have lost loved ones in the earthquake and tsunamis. The United States stands ready to help the Japanese people in this time of great trial.…
WASHINGTON—President Obama received a briefing this morning at 9:30 a.m. in the Oval Office on the earthquake in Japan and the tsunami warnings across the Pacific from a number of senior US government officials including Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano…
Assistant to the President John Brennan spoke to President Ali Abdallah Saleh of Yemen today to welcome President Saleh’s March 10 initiative to resolve the political crisis in Yemen. Brennan reiterated that representatives of all sectors of the Yemeni opposition…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Madelyn R. Creedon, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Global Strategic Affairs, Department of Defense Alan F. Estevez, Assistant Secretary of Defense for…
The President spoke this morning with Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny to congratulate him on assuming his office and to wish him good luck as the new Taoiseach. The President assured the Prime Minister of the United States’ strong support…
White House Highlights Private, Non-Profit, and Federal Commitments to Bullying Prevention WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the President and First Lady called for a united effort to address bullying at the White House Conference on Bullying Prevention. Approximately 150 students, parents,…
Today, President Obama had a productive meeting with Senators Tom Harkin, Mike Enzi, Jeff Bingaman, and Lamar Alexander and Representatives John Kline, George Miller, Duncan Hunter, and Dale Kildee. The President commended the Members for their commitment to reauthorization of…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Ariel Pablos-Méndez, Assistant Administrator for Global Health, USAID Dan Arvizu, Member, National Science Board, National Science Foundation Alan Leshner, Member, National…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Greg Brown, Member, President’s Management Advisory Board Sam Gilliland, Member, President’s Management Advisory Board Jeffrey B. Kindler, Member, President’s Management Advisory…
