Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest, 12/1/2014
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:26 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST:Good afternoon, everybody.I trust you all had a peaceful and relaxing Thanksgiving holiday. Q We did. MR. EARNEST:Glad to hear…
Readout of the President’s Call with European Council President Donald Tusk
President Obama called President Donald Tusk today to congratulate him on his first day as President of the European Council. President Obama underscored the importance of continued U.S.-EU cooperation and…
Statement by the Vice President on the Formation of a New Ukrainian Government
I welcome today’s announcement on the formation of a new Ukrainian government. The Ukrainian people demonstrated their clear preference for democracy, political and economic reform, and self-determination at the ballot…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan on Al-Shabaab Attacks in Kenya
The United States strongly condemns yesterday’s attacks in Wajir and Mandera counties in Kenya as well other recent attacks by the terrorist group al-Shabaab targeting innocent civilians. We extend our…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Uruguayan President-elect Tabare Vazquez
Vice President Biden called President-elect Tabare Vazquez of Uruguay today to congratulate him on his victory. The Vice President and President-elect Vazquez reaffirmed the important and longstanding ties between the…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Anniversary of Alan Gross’ Imprisonment
Five years ago today Alan Gross was arrested for his efforts to help ordinary Cuban citizens have greater access to information through the Internet. The Administration remains focused on securing…
Information on White House Christmas 2014
The theme for the White House Christmas 2014 is A Children’s Winter Wonderland. This theme comes alive through storied rooms built from the pureness that holidays bring, as seen through…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk
Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk to congratulate him on forming a new government and to discuss the situation in eastern Ukraine. The two…
The President and First Lady’s Call to Action on College Opportunity
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama, Vice President Biden, and the First Lady will join college presidents and other education leaders from around the nation at the second White House…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko
Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko to congratulate him on the formation of a new government and to discuss Ukraine’s financial and energy situation, as…