Background Briefing on the G7 Meeting
Filing Center 9:00 P.M. CET SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: So I’ll just give a readout of the meeting and go through some of the key points in the statement, and take…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Romanian President Traian Basescu
In a telephone call today, the Vice President spoke with Romanian President Traian Basescu about tensions in Ukraine and the broader region as a result of Russia’s military actions. The…
President Obama Signs Washington Emergency Declaration
Today, the President declared an emergency in the State of Washington and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from flooding…
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands After Bilateral Meeting
Gallery of Honor The Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, The Netherlands 10:49 A.M. CET PRIME MINISTER RUTTE: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Netherlands. Welcome to Amsterdam. And, Barack, welcome to this very…
Remarks by President Obama and President Xi Jinping of China Before Bilateral Meeting
U.S. Ambassador’s Residence The Hague, The Netherlands 12:48 P.M. CET PRESIDENT OBAMA: (In progress)– We have made incredible strides over these past several decades, and I know that President Xi…
President Obama warns Russia against annexation, disruptive effects will be global
President Obama has warned Russia against making any further incursions into the Ukraine but has not made any decisions on further sanctions as Russian troops have taken control of the…
Statement by the President on the Fourth Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act
Since I signed the Affordable Care Act into law, the share of Americans with insurance is up, and the growth of health care costs is down, to its slowest rate…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the Death of Former Prime Minister Adolfo Suarez Gonzalez of Spain
We were saddened to learn of the passing of former Prime Minister Adolfo Suarez of Spain. As the first elected prime minister after the restoration of democracy, Prime Minister Suarez…
Remarks by the First Lady and Ambassador Baucus Before Roundtable with Chinese Educators, Parents and Students
American Embassy Beijing, China 10:09 A.M. CST AMBASSADOR BAUCUS: Zăoshàng hăo. We’re very honored that all of you are here. And it’s most appropriate that we’re — talked about education…
Remarks by the Vice President and Dr. Biden to the Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Dinner
J.W. Marriott Los Angeles LA Live Los Angeles, California 7:41 P.M. PDT DR. BIDEN: Thank you, Chad, for that kind introduction. Joe and I are so proud to be with…