Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the Death of an ICRC Staff member in Ukraine
The United States condemns the killing of Laurent DuPasquier, an International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) staff member, caused by shelling yesterday near the organization’s premises in Donetsk, Ukraine.…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with President Erdogan of Turkey
Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to follow up on their meeting in New York on September 25. The two leaders discussed ways the…
Statement by the President on Hajj and Eid al-Adha
Michelle and I would like to extend our best wishes to Muslims in the United States and around the world who are celebrating Eid al-Adha, and to congratulate those performing…
Statement by the President on the Death of Alan Henning
The United States strongly condemns the brutal murder of United Kingdom citizen Alan Henning by the terrorist group ISIL. Mr. Henning worked to help improve the lives of the Syrian…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Government of the Netherlands Decision to Authorize Military Force Against ISIL
The United States welcomes the decision this week by the Government of the Netherlands to send up to eight F-16 fighters and 250 support personnel to conduct airstrikes against ISIL…
Readout of the President’s Call with U.S. Africa Command Commander General David Rodriguez
The President spoke by phone this afternoon with General David Rodriguez, Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), who provided an update on the U.S. government’s response to the Ebola epidemic…
Statement by Vice President Biden on the October 3 Attack on United Nations Peacekeepers in Mali
The United States condemns the violent ambush yesterday in northern Mali that killed nine U.N. peacekeepers from Niger. I extend my deepest condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones…
White House Announces Jonathan McBride to Step Down as Assistant to the President & Director of Presidential Personnel
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the White House announced that Jonathan McBride will be stepping down from his position as Assistant to the President & Director of Presidential Personnel in late…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with Independent Financial Regulators
President Obama hosted a discussion today in the Roosevelt Room with lead financial regulators and senior advisors on the economy and the ongoing implementation of Wall Street Reform. Six years…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic
Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic to discuss bilateral relations and regional political dynamics in southeastern Europe. The Vice President congratulated Prime Minister Vucic…