Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Osama al-Nujaifi
This afternoon, Vice President Biden spoke with Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Osama al-Nujaifi. The Vice President praised the recent cooperation between Iraqi Security Forces and Sunni local, tribal, and…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki
This afternoon, Vice President Biden spoke with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. The Vice President emphasized that the United States stands with Iraq in its fight against the Islamic State…
Readout of Deputy National Security Advisor Blinken’s Call with Iraqi National Security Advisor Faleh al-Fayyad
Deputy National Security Advisor Blinken spoke with Iraqi National Security Advisor Faleh al-Fayyad today. Blinken expressed the United States’ support for ongoing operations by the Iraqi Security Forces in coordination…
Weekly Address: Time to Pass Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Emergency Unemployment Insurance
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama said Congress should act to extend emergency unemployment insurance for more than one million Americans who have lost this vital economic lifeline…
Voters still troubled about Obama’s performance, a WSJ poll reveals
As Obama proceeds to explain his agenda at the State of the Union speech, voters are increasingly troubled about his ability to run the country, worried about the country’s future…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with Prime Minister Key of New Zealand
Today, President Obama invited Prime Minister John Key to play a round of golf in Hawaii. The two leaders have long discussed their shared interest in the sport, and they…
Statement by Gene B. Sperling, Director of the National Economic Council
This New Year’s Day, there is likely less joy and more fear and distress in the homes of 1.3 million Americans who this week have seen their unemployment insurance suddenly…
Statement by the President
Michelle and I send our best wishes to Mrs. Bush for a speedy recovery. Barbara is blessed to have both a loving, supportive family by her side and a vibrant…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the All-Party Talks in Northern Ireland
We are disappointed that Northern Ireland’s political leaders did not conclude an agreement today. We commend the work of the independent chair and his team. Through months of consultations with…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on South Sudan
The United States remains deeply concerned by the fragile situation in South Sudan. We continue to urge President Salva Kiir and former Vice President Riek Machar to take immediate steps…