Category: Feb2015

On Wednesday, February 11th, the Vice President will host a Medal of Valor ceremony with Attorney General Eric Holder. The Vice President and the Attorney General will deliver remarks at…

President Obama today called President Vladimir Putin of Russia to address the escalating violence in eastern Ukraine and Russia’s ongoing support for the separatists there. President Obama reiterated America’s support…

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Berlin, Germany to attend the State Funeral of Former President Richard von Weizsäcker of the Federal Republic of…

This afternoon, President Obama met with Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) at the White House, where they discussed a wide range of topics including the economy, criminal justice…

The President spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping on February 10 to review progress in the development of U.S.-China relations and to look ahead to opportunities to grow bilateral relations…

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: The so-called Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) poses a threat to the people and stability of Iraq, Syria, and the…

Today, President Obama met with 13 private sector and foundation leaders who have joined the international response to end the Ebola epidemic by providing urgent assistance, mobilizing public interest and…

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Zagreb, Croatia to attend the Presidential Inauguration of Her Excellency Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, President-elect of the Republic of Croatia…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Sarah Elizabeth Mendelson – Representative of the United States on…

The United States welcomes the agreement reached today in Minsk by the OSCE-led Trilateral Contact Group, which was endorsed by the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, Germany, and France. The agreement…