Readout of the President’s Call with Chancellor Merkel of Germany
The President and German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke by phone this afternoon, continuing their ongoing consultations on the financial situation in the eurozone. As before, the President expressed his appreciation…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Iran’s Blockage of Virtual Embassy Tehran
We condemn the Iranian government’s efforts to deny their people the freedom to access America’s recently launched Virtual Embassy Tehran. Through this action, the Iranian government has once again demonstrated…
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: Preeta D. Bansal – Member, Council of the Administrative Conference of…
Remarks by the President on the Economy in Osawatomie, Kansas
Osawatomie High School Osawatomie, Kansas 12:59 P.M. CST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Please, please have a seat. Thank you so much. Thank you. Good afternoon, everybody. AUDIENCE: Good afternoon.…
FACT SHEET: Working to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Persons Globally
“The struggle to end discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons is a global challenge, and one that is central to the United States’ commitment to promoting human rights.”…
Statement by the President on Indonesia’s Ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty
The United States welcomes Indonesia’s ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, (CTBT), which provides a strong example of the positive leadership role Indonesia can play in the global effort…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Return of Ambassador Ford to Syria
Ambassador Robert Ford returns to Damascus today with our full confidence and support. His return demonstrates our continued solidarity with the Syrian people and the value we place on Ford’s…
Statement by the President on Republican Filibuster of Caitlin Halligan
I am deeply disappointed that a minority of the United States Senate has blocked the nomination of Caitlin Halligan to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District…
Remarks by Vice President Biden and Greek Prime Minister Papademos at a Lunch Meeting
Prime Minister’s Office Athens, Greece 12:06 P.M. (Local) PRIME MINISTER PAPADEMOS: (Opening remarks offered in Greek not translated.) Now in today’s meeting, we will have the opportunity to have substantive…
Fact Sheet on the Seventh Review Conference of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention
“We must come together to prevent, detect, and fight every kind of biological danger – whether it is a pandemic like H1N1, a terrorist threat, or a treatable disease.” –…