Remarks by the President at DSCC Lunch — Denver, CO
Westin Denver Downtown Denver, Colorado 12:02 P.M. MDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Everybody have a seat, have a seat. It is good…
Remarks by the President at DCCC Dinner
Dallas, Texas 7:40 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, to the whole Stanley family, because we’ve got a whole crew here, I want to say thank you. Marc and Wendy have…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the 10th Anniversary of the Murder of American Journalist Paul Klebnikov
Today, the United States remembers Forbes journalist and editor Paul Klebnikov, who was murdered 10 years ago in Moscow and whose killers have never been brought to justice. Paul’s reporting…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Indonesian Presidential Election
We congratulate the people of Indonesia on the successful completion of their historic presidential election. The high voter turnout, spirited campaign, and strong participation by Indonesia’s public, civil society, and…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Conversation with President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region Masoud Barzani
This morning, Vice President Biden spoke with Masoud Barzani, President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region. The Vice President underscored the United States’ support for Iraq in its fight against the…
Statement by the President on the Confirmation of Julián Castro as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
I applaud the bipartisan majority of Senators who today confirmed Julián Castro as our next Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Julián is a proven leader, a champion for safe,…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Jess Lippincott Baily, of Ohio, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United…
Statement by the President on the Resignation of Matt Olsen
Most Americans may not know Matt Olsen’s name, but every American is safer because of his service. As Director of the National Counterterrorism Center for the past three years, Matt…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Calls with Central American Presidents
Vice President Biden followed up today on his June 20 visit to Guatemala by calling Guatemalan President Otto Perez Molina, Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, and El Salvadoran President Salvador…
Statement by the President on the Passage of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014
I applaud the overwhelming majority of lawmakers from both parties who came together on behalf of America’s workers to pass the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014. This bipartisan…