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President Obama called President Karzai earlier today as part of their regular consultations as transition continues in Afghanistan. The two Presidents took the opportunity to discuss the tragic events that…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Bruce Carter – Member, National Council on the Arts Governor Martin…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Christopher R. Beall – Director, AMTRAK Board of Directors Lorne W. Craner…

Rose Garden 10:43 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Every day, all across the world, American diplomats and civilians work tirelessly to advance the interests and values of our nation.…

U.S. Policy and International Religious Freedom Good evening. Your Eminence, Cardinal McCarrick, thank you for your very kind introduction. Even more, thank you for your leadership as one of our…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Robert Stephen Beecroft, of California, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United…

President Obama spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu for an hour tonight as a part of their ongoing consultations. The two leaders discussed the threat posed by Iran’s nuclear program, and…

Pentagon Memorial Arlington, Virginia 9:49 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Secretary Panetta, General Dempsey, members of our Armed Forces, and most importantly, to the families –survivors and loved ones — of…

Flight 93 National Memorial Shanksville, Pennsylvania 10:30 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Mr. Secretary. Superintendent — Jeff, you’ve done a remarkable job here. And the thing I notice…

I welcome and strongly support today’s announcement by the International Steering Group that international supervision of Kosovo’s independence has come to an end. After nearly four and a half years,…