Category: September2014

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Jill Appell – Member, Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations…

Vice President Biden met today with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan about bilateral relations and the threat posed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL). The Vice President…

September 24, 2014 New York City, NY Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, fellow delegates, ladies and gentlemen: we come together at a crossroads between war and peace; between disorder and…

Hi, everyone. It is wonderful to be here with you in New Orleans. Thank you Pete for that kind introduction, and it is great to see you again. As Pete…

United Nations General Assembly Hall New York City, New York 10:13 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, fellow delegates, ladies and gentlemen: We come together at a…

United Nations Building New York City, New York 12:05 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I want to thank Prime Minister Abadi and his delegation for the opportunity to meet here…

United Nations Building New York City, New York 1:51 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, good afternoon. First of all, you should know that the Secretary General was late because of…

United Nations New York, New York 3:11 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you, His Excellency, the Secretary-General, for his statement. I’ll now make a statement in my capacity as President…

United Nations New York, New York 3:37 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Good afternoon. It is truly a pleasure and an honor to join you today for the third annual Global…

United Nations Building New York City, New York 5:35 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, thank you very much. And thank you, Rakesh, for your introduction. It is wonderful to see…