Month: May 2014

Larnaca International Airport Larnaca, Republic of Cyprus THE VICE PRESIDENT: Mr. Minister, thank you for coming to greet Jill and me personally. I’ve been looking forward to this visit for…

Department of the Interior Washington, D.C. 4:25 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Everybody, please have a seat. Thank you so much. Thank you. Well, good afternoon, everybody. As…

As a result of Russia’s occupation and attempted annexation of Ukrainian territory, the United States has taken several immediate steps to demonstrate our continued commitment to Article 5 collective defense…

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 10:58 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. I just met with Secretary Shinseki and Rob Nabors, who I’ve temporarily assigned to work with…

Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Approximately 80 U.S. Armed Forces personnel have deployed to Chad as part of the U.S. efforts to locate and support the safe return of…

WASHINGTON, DC — As part of his commitment to make 2014 a year of action using his pen and phone, President Obama will sign a proclamation today to establish the…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Armando Omar Bonilla, Patricia M. McCarthy, and Judge Jeri Kaylene Somers to serve on the United States Court of Federal Claims. “Throughout their…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Armando Ormar Bonilla, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen…

President Obama spoke with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan today. They discussed the situation in Syria and its impact on neighboring countries, including Jordan. The two leaders reaffirmed…

The President applauds Ranking Member Adam Smith for his continued stalwart leadership in standing up for our values and national security by advancing the cause of closing the detention facility…