Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel
President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed today by phone the ongoing negotiations in Cairo to achieve a sustainable ceasefire agreement. The President reaffirmed the United States’ support for Egypt’s…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko
Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko regarding the situation in eastern Ukraine. President Poroshenko informed the Vice President about discussions underway between Ukraine and Russia…
President Obama Signs Tennessee Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Tennessee and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…
Statement by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on Humanitarian Aid to South Sudan
Today, the United States will provide approximately $180 million to help feed the people of South Sudan, who now face the worst food security situation in the world. This food…
President Obama Signs Washington Disaster Declaration
The President yesterday declared a major disaster exists in the State of Washington and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Iraqi Kurdistan Regional President Masoud Barzani
Vice President Joe Biden called Iraqi Kurdistan Regional President Masoud Barzani to discuss recent political and military developments in Iraq. The Vice President discussed his and President Obama’s Monday calls…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey
The President spoke today with Prime Minister Erdogan to congratulate him on his election as the 12th President of the Republic of Turkey and wish him well as he begins…
Readout of the President’s Call to Prime Minister Harper of Canada
President Obama spoke by phone with Prime Minister Stephen Harper regarding the situation in Iraq. The two leaders agreed to work with other partners in the international community to provide…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Salim al-Jabouri
Vice President Joe Biden called Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Salim al-Jabouri to discuss the selection of Prime Minister-designate Haider al-Abadi and the ongoing government formation process. Vice President Biden…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Osama al-Nujaifi
Vice President Joe Biden spoke with Osama al-Nujaifi, the Speaker of the previous session of Iraq’s Council of Representatives, to discuss the next steps in Iraq’s government formation process following…