Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Iraqi Kurdistan Regional President Masoud Barzani
This afternoon, Vice President Joe Biden spoke with Iraqi Kurdistan Regional President Masoud Barzani. The Vice President and President Barzani discussed recent security and political developments. The Vice President discussed…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
The Vice President spoke last night with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to congratulate him on his party’s success in the December 14th elections. The Vice President expressed appreciation for…
Statement by the President on the Ukraine Freedom Support Act
Today, I have signed H.R. 5859, the Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014, into law. Signing this legislation does not signal a change in the Administration’s sanctions policy, which we…
Statement by the Press Secretary Bills Signed into Law
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 669, H.R. 1067, H.R. 1204, H.R. 1206, H.R. 1281, H.R. 1378, H.R. 1447, H.R. 2591, H.R. 2640, H.R. 2719, H.R. 2952, H.R. 3027,…
YEAR IN REVIEW: Creating Economic Opportunity for All Americans in 2014
WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama took office in the depths of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. Six years later, thanks to the grit and determination of the…
Readout of the President’s Call with President al-Sisi of Egypt
President Obama spoke with Egyptian President Abdelfattah al-Sisi today to discuss the U.S.-Egyptian bilateral relationship and developments within the region. The President affirmed the United States’ continuing commitment to the…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister al-Abadi of Iraq
President Obama spoke by phone today with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to discuss the political and security situation in Iraq and the progress of Iraqi Security Forces in their…
President Obama Announces Task Force on 21st Century Policing
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the President signed an Executive Order to create the Task Force on 21st Century Policing and announce its members. The Task Force is part of the…
Statement by the President on the Selection of Avril Haines as Deputy National Security Advisor
Today, I have the pleasure of naming Avril Haines as my Deputy National Security Advisor. Avril has been a key member of my national security team since early in the…
Statement by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on the Selection of Avril Haines as Deputy National Security Advisor
I am thrilled to welcome Avril back to the National Security Council (NSC) to serve as my principal deputy. Previously at the State Department, NSC and Central Intelligence Agency, Avril…