WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Brigadier General Allison A. Hickey, USAF (Ret.), Under Secretary for Benefits, Department of Veterans Affairs Jenni R. LeCompte, Assistant Secretary for Public…
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President Obama will welcome President Nicolas Sarkozy of France to the White House on Monday, January 10. As France assumes the Presidency of the G-8 and the G-20 for 2011, the President looks forward to working with President Sarkozy to…
Vice President Joe Biden issued the following statement in response to the announcement by his chief of staff, Ron Klain, that Klain is leaving his post later in January: “For 25 years, Ron Klain has been my friend and advisor.…
National Security Advisor Tom Donilon met today with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi in the White House to discuss U.S. – China relations and preparations for President Hu Jintao’s upcoming visit. Mr. Donilon and Foreign Minister Yang exchanged views about…
Deputy National Security Advisor Denis McDonough traveled to Afghanistan last week, arriving Monday night and returning home on Friday. The purpose of the trip was to follow up on the just completed Afghanistan and Pakistan Annual Review and, in the…
“I was honored to sign the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act to ensure that rescue and recovery workers, residents, students, and others suffering from health consequences related to the World Trade Center disaster have access to the medical…
WASHINGTON – En su mensaje semanal, el Presidente Barack Obama se propuso hacer todo lo posible para asegurarse de que la economía crezca, generar empleos y darle solidez a la clase media en el año que empieza. Ya que cada…
I strongly condemn the separate and outrageous terrorist bombing attacks in Egypt and Nigeria. The attack on a church in Alexandria, Egypt caused 21 reported deaths and dozens of injured from both the Christian and Muslim communities. The perpetrators of…
“I congratulate President Yanukovych on the recent shipment of highly enriched uranium from Ukraine for secure disposal in Russia, which advances a top priority for my administration and for global security. This action brings us all one step closer to…
One year ago today, at a remote outpost at Khost, Afghanistan, seven American patriots showed us the true meaning of honor, integrity, and selfless sacrifice. For their colleagues and friends at the CIA, it was a heartbreaking loss of experienced…
