Readout of the President’s Phone Call with Chancellor Merkel
The President and Chancellor Merkel spoke today to discuss their grave concern about the indiscriminate use of chemical weapons on August 21 in Syria. The two leaders agreed that the…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Milford Wayne Donaldson – Chairman, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Clement Alexander…
Readout of Briefing for Congressional Leaders on the Assad Regime’s Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria
Following on the President’s calls with House and Senate leaders over the last day, and building on extensive Cabinet Member outreach to Congress over the past week, this evening Senior…
President Obama Signs Disaster Declaration for the Karuk Tribe
The President today declared a major disaster exists for the Karuk Tribe and ordered federal aid to supplement the Tribe’s efforts in the area affected by a wildfire during the…
Statement by the President Announcing the Appointment of Ambassador Donald Booth as U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan
Today I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ambassador Donald Booth as the new U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan. Ambassador Booth is one of America’s most…
Statement by the President Announcing the Appointment of Ambassador Donald Booth as U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan
Today I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ambassador Donald Booth as the new U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan. Ambassador Booth is one of America’s most…
Remarks by the President at the “Let Freedom Ring” Ceremony Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington
Lincoln Memorial 3:07 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: To the King family, who have sacrificed and inspired so much; to President Clinton; President Carter; Vice President Biden and Jill; fellow Americans.…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Rudd of Australia
The President and Prime Minister Rudd spoke today on the ongoing violence in Syria. The two leaders expressed their grave concern about the reported use of chemical weapons by the…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Harper of Canada
The President and Prime Minister Harper spoke today by phone to discuss their grave concern about the reported use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime against civilians near Damascus…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Nick Clegg
Vice President Biden spoke with Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Nick Clegg today by phone to discuss their grave concern about the reported use of chemical weapons by…