Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan
This morning, the Vice President hosted His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan for a meeting at the Naval Observatory. The King and Vice President discussed a wide range of…
Remarks by the President on the Economy, Denver, CO
Cheesman Park Denver, Colorado 10:27 A.M. MDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Hello, Denver! AUDIENCE: Hello! THE PRESIDENT: Everybody have a seat. So I think we should just stay here…
Remarks by the President at DSCC Lunch — Denver, CO
Westin Denver Downtown Denver, Colorado 12:02 P.M. MDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Everybody have a seat, have a seat. It is good…
Remarks by the President at DCCC Dinner
Dallas, Texas 7:40 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, to the whole Stanley family, because we’ve got a whole crew here, I want to say thank you. Marc and Wendy have…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the 10th Anniversary of the Murder of American Journalist Paul Klebnikov
Today, the United States remembers Forbes journalist and editor Paul Klebnikov, who was murdered 10 years ago in Moscow and whose killers have never been brought to justice. Paul’s reporting…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Indonesian Presidential Election
We congratulate the people of Indonesia on the successful completion of their historic presidential election. The high voter turnout, spirited campaign, and strong participation by Indonesia’s public, civil society, and…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Conversation with President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region Masoud Barzani
This morning, Vice President Biden spoke with Masoud Barzani, President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region. The Vice President underscored the United States’ support for Iraq in its fight against the…
Statement by the President on the Confirmation of Julián Castro as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
I applaud the bipartisan majority of Senators who today confirmed Julián Castro as our next Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Julián is a proven leader, a champion for safe,…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Jess Lippincott Baily, of Ohio, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United…
Statement by the President on the Resignation of Matt Olsen
Most Americans may not know Matt Olsen’s name, but every American is safer because of his service. As Director of the National Counterterrorism Center for the past three years, Matt…