Readout of National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice’s Meeting with the Syrian Opposition Coalition
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met at the White House yesterday with a delegation from the Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC) led by SOC President Hadi al-Bahra and reaffirmed the…
Opening Remarks by the Vice President at the UN Summit on Peacekeeping Operations
The United Nations New York, New York 10:43 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Welcome. And welcome to my co-hosts — the Secretary General, the President of Rwanda, the Prime Minister…
Remarks by the President at Global Health Security Agenda Summit
South Court Auditorium 11:51 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Welcome to the White House. Thank you for being here. I want to welcome members of Congress, leaders from…
Opening Remarks by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice at the Global Health Security Agenda Conference
Washington, DC Friday, September 26, 2014 As Prepared for Delivery Good morning, everyone, and welcome to Washington. I know many of you have traveled a long way to be here,…
Statement by the Press Secretary on United Kingdom and Belgian Parliament Decisions to Authorize Air Strikes Against ISIL
The United States welcomes today’s decisions in the parliaments of the United Kingdom and Belgium to authorize the use of military force against ISIL in Iraq. The air forces of…
Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
The Vice President met this morning with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in New York. The Vice President welcomed our expanding global partnership, including Japan’s contributions to strengthen peacekeeping efforts,…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.J. Res. 120, H.R. 594, H.R. 2600, H.R. 3043, H.R. 3716, H.R. 4197, H.R. 4751, H.R. 4809, H.R. 5062, H.R. 5134, H.R. 5404, S. 276, S. 476, S. 1603, S. 2154, S. 2258
On Friday, September 26, 2014, the President signed into law: H.J. Res. 120, which approves the location of a memorial near the National Mall to honor slaves and free Black…
Vice President Biden Announces Dr. Colin Kahl as New National Security Advisor
WASHINGTON, DC – The Vice President announced today that Dr. Colin Kahl will serve as his new National Security Advisor, starting next week. Dr. Kahl comes to the Vice President’s…
Statement by the President on the Completion of Anders Fogh Rasmussen’s Term as NATO Secretary General
Today marks the end of Anders Fogh Rasmussen’s term as Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. As Secretary General, he has been a dedicated leader and tireless advocate…
Statement by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on the Adoption of a UN Resolution on the Rights of LGBT Persons
The United States applauds today’s adoption by the UN Human Rights Council of a resolution in support of the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons. The…