Earlier today, the President joined a meeting National Security Advisor Tom Donilon was hosting with Ambassador Susan Rice at the White House for the Permanent Representatives to the United Nations of the fifteen current Security Council members, and of the…
Category: Statement and Releases
Today, I lost a great friend and America lost one of its greatest warriors for peace. Richard Holbrooke was a larger than life figure, who through his brilliance, determination and sheer force of will helped bend the curve of history…
Earlier today President Obama called President Felipe Calderon of Mexico. President Obama congratulated President Calderon for his leadership and Mexico’s excellent work chairing the Cancun conference to a successful conclusion that builds on the historic Copenhagen Accord and advances the…
Earlier today, I spoke to Richard Holbrooke’s wife Kati and told her that Michelle and I are praying for Richard. Richard Holbrooke is a towering figure in American foreign policy, a critical member of my Afghanistan and Pakistan team, and…
THE WHITE HOUSE Oficina del Secretario de Prensa ______________________________________________________________________________ 11 de diciembre, 2010 MENSAJE SEMANAL: Presidente Obama hace firme llamado a la aprobación del acuerdo marco sobre recortes tributarios WASHINGTON – En el mensaje de esta semana, el Presidente…
This morning President Obama called Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey. The leaders discussed the enduring importance of the U.S.-Turkish partnership and affirmed their commitment to work together on a broad range of issues. The President expressed his regrets…
Mayor Dayne Walling Applauds President Barack Obama For Reaching Across The Aisle To Extend Tax Relief To Middle Class Americans In This Tough Economy Flint, Michigan-December 10, 2010- Flint Mayor Dayne Walling released the following statement today in support…
The Vice President spoke by phone today with Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad Hariri to discuss recent developments in Lebanon and the region. The Vice President reaffirmed the Administration’s commitment to Lebanon’s sovereignty, independence, and stability, underscoring the commitment of the…
Statement of Don Plusquellic Mayor of Akron Former President, U.S. Conference of Mayors (2004-2005) I have been asked numerous times my opinion on the agreement reached by President Obama and Republican congressional leaders. I want to weigh-in on these important…
Vice President Biden spoke today to Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to discuss the December 15th United Nations Security Council High-Level Meeting on Iraq that the Vice President will chair. The purpose of the UN session is to recognize and…
