Readout of the President’s Call with President Erdogan of Turkey
The President spoke briefly today with President Erdogan from Air Force One to discuss our work together to counter the threat posed by ISIL in Iraq and Syria, including steps…
Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi
Vice President Biden met today with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi. They discussed political, diplomatic, and security developments in Iraq. The Prime Minister discussed his government’s national program and commitment…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
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…
Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting with President Erdogan of Turkey
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…
Obama promises the destruction of terrorists in Syria and Iraq, will not send troops to war
Obama has clearly stated that terrorists in both Syria and Iraq will be destroyed but only this time, it will be with the help of other nations as well. Moreover,…
Remarks As Prepared for Delivery by President Barack Obama, Address to the United Nations General Assembly
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…
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Dr. Jill Biden at the Institute for Career Development’s 2014 National Conference
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…
Remarks by President Obama in Address to the United Nations General Assembly
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…
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Abadi of the Republic of Iraq After Bilateral Meeting
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…
Remarks by President Obama at Luncheon with U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon
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…