Today, Iraq’s political leaders delivered what Iraq’s people deserved and expected: an inclusive, national partnership government that reflects the results of Iraq’s elections. I especially want to congratulate Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, Iraqiyya leader Ayad Allawi and Kurdistan Regional…
Category: Statement and Releases
Today’s decision will help preserve the free and open nature of the Internet while encouraging innovation, protecting consumer choice, and defending free speech. Throughout this process, parties on all sides of this issue – from consumer groups to technology companies…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Jerry Patterson, State Representative, Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force Alice T. Perry, State Representative, Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force The…
The President and Vice President each spoke to Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki today to congratulate him on the formation of an inclusive government of national partnership that reflects the results of the national election. The President underscored U.S. support…
President Obama applauds those countries that supported the amendment offered by the United States to ensure that “sexual orientation” remains covered by the United Nations resolution on extrajudicial, summary, and arbitrary execution. Killing people because of their sexual orientation cannot…
The United States strongly condemns the actions that the Government of Belarus has taken to undermine the democratic process and use disproportionate force against political activists, civil society representatives and journalists, and we call for the immediate release of all…
Vice President Appoints Amy Dudley as Deputy Press Secretary, Succeeding Longtime Aide Annie Tomasini Washington, DC – The Vice President announced today that his longtime aide and Deputy Press Secretary Annie Tomasini will be leaving at the end of the…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Judy Ansley, Member, Board of Directors of the United States Institute of Peace Ann Begeman, Member, Surface Transportation Board President Obama announced…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Judith A. Ansley, of Massachusetts, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the United States Institute of Peace for the remainder of the term expiring September 19, 2011, vice Ron Silver. Judith…
Hoy, el Senado ha dado un paso histórico para poner fin a una política que socava nuestra seguridad nacional y a la vez va en contra de los mismos ideales que nuestros valientes hombres y mujeres en uniforme arriesgan la…
