Statement from the President on World Refugee Day
On World Refugee Day, the United States stands with the more than 45 million people around the world who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict and…
President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate Three to Serve on the United States District Court
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated James Donato, Judge Beth Labson Freeman and Jennifer Prescod May-Parker for District Court judgeships. “I am pleased to nominate these distinguished individuals…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: James Donato, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California, vice James Ware, retired. Beth Labson Freeman, of California,…
Remarks by President Obama and German Chancellor Merkel in Joint Press Conference
German Chancellery Berlin, Germany 12:46 P.M. CEST CHANCELLOR MERKEL: (As interpreted.) A very warm welcome to the President of the United States, Barack Obama. A very warm welcome indeed to…
Remarks by President Obama at the Brandenburg Gate — Berlin, Germany
Pariser Platz, Brandenburg Gate Berlin, Germany 3:29 P.M. CEST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Hello, Berlin! (Applause.) Thank you, Chancellor Merkel, for your leadership, your friendship, and the example of your life —…
Remarks by President Obama and German Chancellor Merkel in an Exchange of Toasts — Berlin, Germany
Schloss Charlottenburg Berlin, Germany 7:25 P.M. CEST CHANCELLOR MERKEL: (As interpreted.) Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to welcome you all, also on behalf of Professor Sauer, to this dinner…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on al-Shabaab’s Attack on the United Nations in Somalia
The United States condemns in the strongest terms al-Shabaab’s despicable attack on the United Nations in Somalia today. The attack targeted people and organizations working in partnership with the Somali…
Statement from the President on the Confirmation of Michael Froman as United States Trade Representative
I am pleased that the Senate took bipartisan action today to confirm Michael Froman as the United States Trade Representative. Mike has been my closest advisor on a broad range…
Remarks by President Obama after a bilateral meeting with President Hollande of France
Lough Erne Resort Lough Erne, Northern Ireland 4:10 P.M. BST PRESIDENT OBAMA: I just had an excellent conversation with President Hollande and at the end of G8. It’s very important…
United States G-8 Action Plan for Transparency of Company Ownership and Control
In response to the G-8 commitment for members to publish national action plans on transparency of company ownership and control, the United States commits to the following actions: Risk Assessment:…