CATEGORY: Speeches
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call With Iraq’s Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi
The Vice President spoke with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi yesterday following his December 14 call with Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu. The Vice President noted the recent deployment of Turkish forces into northern Iraq had occurred without the prior consent of the Iraqi government. Both leaders welcomed initial indications of the withdrawal of some Turkish forces and agreed this should... [Read more]
FACT SHEET: One-Year Anniversary of the President’s Policy of Engagement with Cuba
December 17, 2015, marks one year since President Obama announced an historic opening between the United States and Cuba, ending a failed policy of isolation, and announcing steps to empower the Cuban people, normalize relations with the Cuban government, and more effectively support U.S. interests in Cuba. Our new approach involves the re-establishment of diplomatic relations and adjusted regulations... [Read more]
Readout of the President’s Meeting with former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg
Today, President Obama met with former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg as part of the Administration’s continuing push to address gun violence in America. The two discussed ways to keep guns out of the hands of those who should not have access to them and what more could be done at the state and local level to help address gun violence in America. The President also thanked him for his... [Read more]
President Obama Nominates Four to Serve on the United States District Courts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Judge Paul Lewis Abrams, Judge Suzanne Mitchell, Scott L. Palk and Ronald G. Russell to serve on the United States District Courts. “I am pleased to nominate these distinguished individuals to serve on the United States District Court bench,” said President Obama. “I am confident they will serve the American people with integrity and a steadfast... [Read more]
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Marie Greene – Member, Arctic Research Commission Joan Donoghue – Member, Panel of Arbitrators of the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes Paolo Di Rosa – Member, Panel of Arbitrators of the International Centre for the Settlement... [Read more]
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Paul Lewis Abrams, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California, vice Dean D. Pregerson, retired. Suzanne Mitchell, of Oklahoma, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Oklahoma, vice David L. Russell, retired. Scott L. Palk, of Oklahoma, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of... [Read more]
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.J.Res. 78
On Wednesday, December 16, 2015, the President signed into law: H.J.Res. 78, which provides fiscal year 2016 appropriations for continuing projects and activities of the Federal Government through Tuesday, December 22, 2015. Read More →
FACT SHEET: Administration Announces Public-Private Innovation Strategy to Build a Sustainable Water Future
Last week, representatives of more than 190 nations agreed to an unprecedented global climate agreement that establishes a long-term, durable framework to address one of the gravest threats facing humanity. As the President said, the agreement in Paris creates a mechanism for us to continually tackle climate change in an effective way and begin the next phase of building a low-carbon, climate-resilient... [Read more]
Statement by the President on the Selection of Adewale Adeyemo as Deputy National Security Advisor
For the past four years, I have relied on Caroline Atkinson, most recently as my Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economics, as we’ve navigated pressing challenges to the global economy. As my representative at the G-7 and G-20, she played a key role in coordinating our response to international financial crises, worked with our allies to devise and implement targeted economic... [Read more]
Comentarios del Presidente en la Ceremonia de Naturalización
Archivos nacionales Washington, D.C. 11:56 a. m., hora del este EL PRESIDENTE: Buenos días a todos. Gracias al Secretario Adjunto Mayorkas, al Juez Roberts y al Director Rodriguez. Gracias a nuestro archivista, David Ferriero, y a todos en los Archivos Nacionales por recibirnos hoy en este lugar tan espectacular. Y a mis conciudadanos, nuestros ciudadanos más recientes. Estoy emocionado.... [Read more]
