FACT SHEET: The United States National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security
“The goal is as simple as it is profound: to empower half the world’s population as equal partners in preventing conflict and building peace in countries threatened and affected by…
Statement by the President on the Philippines
On behalf of the American people, I wish to express my deep condolences for the tremendous loss of life and devastation caused by recent flooding in the Philippines. In the…
United States National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security
The United States National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security can be viewed HERE.
Readout of the President’s Call with Tunisian Interim Prime Minister Jebali
President Obama called Tunisia’s interim Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali today to congratulate him on his appointment and to underscore America’s strong support for Tunisia’s democratic transition. The President and the…
Statement by the Press Secretary on S. 535, S.683, and S.J. Res. 22
On Monday, December 19, 2011, the President signed into law: S. 535, the “Fort Pulaski National Monument Lease Authorization Act,” which authorizes the Department of the Interior to lease certain…
Readout of the President’s Call with Japanese Prime Minister Noda
President Obama spoke by telephone with Prime Minister Noda of Japan this evening. The two leaders conferred on the situation on the Korean Peninsula following the death of Kim Jong…
Statement of President Obama on the death of Vaclav Havel
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing today of Vaclav Havel, a playwright and prisoner of conscience who became President of Czechoslovakia and of the Czech Republic. Having…
Statement by White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer
The bipartisan compromise passed in the Senate yesterday received 89 votes, including 39 Republican votes, and Speaker Boehner himself just yesterday called it a “good deal” and a “victory.” The…
Statement by the Press Secretary on reports of the death of Kim Jong Il
We are closely monitoring reports that Kim Jong Il is dead. The President has been notified, and we are in close touch with our allies in South Korea and Japan.…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Honoring Those Who Served in Iraq, as the War Comes to An End
WASHINGTON— In this week’s address, President Obama expressed the gratitude of the entire nation to the brave men and women who have served in the war in Iraq, and welcomed…