Category: Dec2013

Remarks by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice at the Human Rights First Annual Summit Washington, DC Wednesday, December 4, 2013 “Human Rights: Advancing American Interests and Values” Good afternoon,…

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Suspension of Limitations under the Jerusalem Embassy Act Pursuant to the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws…

I want to thank Nancy Sutley for her counsel, and for her service to the American people over the past five years. As one of my top advisors, Nancy has…

SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: What I thought I’d do in a reasonably scattered and semi-coherent way, given the lateness of the hour and the length of the sessions we’ve just come…

The theme for the White House Christmas 2013 is Gather Around, a celebration of coming together with loved ones at this special time of year, and of the stories behind…

Good morning everyone. Thank you very much Michael for your introduction. Thank you Mark for your extraordinary leadership. Distinguished members of Congress, thank you for all you have done to…

PRIME MINISTER ABE: (As interpreted.) I am very much delighted to welcome Vice President Biden here in Japan after meeting in Singapore in July. We had discussion in a candid…

PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it’s wonderful to welcome President Santos back to the White House. This is not his first visit, but it is the first time that I’m able to…

THE PRESIDENT: Thanks to Monica, thanks to everybody standing behind me, and thanks for everybody out there who cares deeply about this issue. Monica’s story is important because for all…

The United States and Japan are dedicated to working together to advance human security, economic prosperity and political stability throughout the world. During their meeting on December 3rd in Tokyo,…