CATEGORY: November 2011
Transatlantic Economic Council: Readout
The United States and the European Union (EU) met yesterday as part of their annual Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC) to advance the U.S.-EU economic relationship and mutual growth and job creation. The TEC focused on a number of areas of cooperation to support jobs and economic growth and strengthen transatlantic economic ties. The meetings today were co-chaired by Deputy National Security... [Read more]
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands Before Bilateral MeetingRemarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands Before Bilateral Meeting
Oval Office 2:33 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Hello, everybody. It is wonderful to welcome Prime Minister Rutte and his delegation to the White House. Part of the reason we wanted to make this meeting happen is because we have no stronger ally than the Netherlands. They consistently punch above their weight on a whole range of issues related to global security. Prime Minister Rutte has been a... [Read more]
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Storming of the British Embassy in Tehran
The United States condemns in the strongest terms the storming of the British Embassy in Tehran. Iran has a responsibility to protect the diplomatic missions present in its country and the personnel stationed at them. We urge Iran to fully respect its international obligations, to condemn the incident, to prosecute the offenders, and to ensure that no further such incidents take place either at... [Read more]
President Obama Considers APAC Region Vital to America’s Success; Holds Summit in Hawaii
President Obama, in a summit with leaders from APAC region, considers the success of this region to be the deciding factor as to whether or not he will be able to put people in the United States back to work. Talking to leaders in the Asia-Pacific Economic Forum at a summit in Hawaii, Obama clearly stated the objective of this meeting by saying, “We represent close to 3 billion people, from different... [Read more]
Vice President Joe Biden in Iraq
Vice President Biden has arrived in Baghdad, Iraq. While there, the Vice President will co-chair a meeting of the U.S.-Iraq Higher Coordinating Committee. He will also meet with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, President Jalal Talabani, Speaker Osama al-Nujaifi, and other political leaders. The Vice President will also participate in, and give remarks at, an event to commemorate the sacrifices and accomplishments... [Read more]
President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Kyrgyz Republic to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Almazbek Atambayev
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Kyrgyz Republic to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Almazbek Atambayev on December 1, 2011. The Honorable Pamela L. Spratlen, United States Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic, Department of State, will lead the delegation. Member of the Presidential Delegation: The Honorable Robert O. Blake, Jr., Assistant... [Read more]
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Frederick “Rick” Barton – Assistant Secretary for Conflict and Stabilization Operations and Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization, Department of State • Arun Majumdar – Under Secretary of Energy, Department of Energy • Marie F. Smith... [Read more]
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 3321 and S. 1637
On Tuesday, November 29, 2011, the President signed into law: H.R. 3321, the “America’s Cup Act of 2011,” which facilitates the hosting in the United States of the 34th America’s Cup by allowing participation by certain competing and supporting vessels that might otherwise be prohibited by Federal coastwise trade laws; and waives or clarifies the application of Federal coastwise trade laws... [Read more]
Statements by President Obama, European Council President Herman Van Rompuy, and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso after meeting
Roosevelt Room 2:01 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon, everybody. I am very pleased to welcome Presidents Van Rompuy and Barroso to the White House. We have had several occasions to meet over the last year, but this is the first formal U.S.-EU summit that we’ve had an opportunity to have since the Lisbon summit last year. Of course, much has changed over the last year. We’ve seen... [Read more]
Statement by President Obama on Congressman Barney Frank’s Retirement
This country has never had a Congressman like Barney Frank, and the House of Representatives will not be the same without him. For over 30 years, Barney has been a fierce advocate for the people of Massachusetts and Americans everywhere who needed a voice. He has worked tirelessly on behalf of families and businesses and helped make housing more affordable. He has stood up for the rights of LGBT Americans... [Read more]
