Notice — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Belarus
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE ACTIONS AND POLICIES OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF BELARUS AND OTHER…
White House Event to Kick-Off the National Week of Making
WASHINGTON, DC – On Friday, June 12, the White House will host an event to celebrate and kick-off the National Week of Making, which lasts from June 12 to June…
Press Conference Call on Additional Steps to Counter ISIL
Via Conference Call 12:42 P.M. EDT MR. PRICE: Thanks very much, everyone. This is Ned. Thanks for joining today’s call on additional U.S. steps in the counter-ISIL effort. Today’s call…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Carolyn Patricia Alsup, of Florida, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United…
Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting with Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk
Vice President Joe Biden met today at the White House with Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk to discuss Ukraine’s reform agenda and the implementation of the Minsk agreements. The Vice…
The President’s Speech to the Catholic Health Association on Health Care in America
Today, at the invitation of the Catholic Health Association, President Obama will address their annual conference and thank them for their dedication to helping ensure all Americans have access to…
Fact Sheet: Launching a Public-Private Partnership to Empower Climate-Resilient Developing Nations
Today, delivering on a major commitment announced by President Obama at the UN Climate Summit in New York last September, the Administration is announcing the launch of an international public-private…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Zivotofsky v. Kerry
We welcome the Supreme Court’s important decision yesterday in Zivotofsky v. Kerry, which reaffirms the long-established authority of the President to recognize foreign states, their governments, and their territorial boundaries.…
Remarks by the President at the Catholic Health Association Conference
Washington Marriott Wardman Park Washington, D.C. 11:58 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. (Applause.) Everybody, please have a seat. Thank you so much. Well, I…
Remarks by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice at a Tribute to Secretary of Defense Ash Carter – As Prepared for Delivery
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice Center for the National Interest Tribute to Secretary of Defense Ash Carter As Prepared Washington, D.C. June 9, 2015 Good evening everyone. Thank you,…