Category: June 2012

The transatlantic relationship is the world’s largest economic relationship, accounting for half of global economic output and nearly one trillion dollars in goods and services trade and supporting millions of jobs on both sides of the Atlantic. Still, there is more to be done to deepen and broaden our ties. Particularly at this time, a…

President Obama and Prime Minister Erdogan met today on the margins of the G-20 in Los Cabos to continue their close consultation on a wide range of issues. They discussed the importance of moving toward a political transition in Syria that ends bloodshed and brings about a government that reflects the will of the Syrian…

1. We, the Leaders of the G20, convened in Los Cabos on 18-19 June 2012. 2. We are united in our resolve to promote growth and jobs. 3. Since we last met, the global recovery has continued to face a number of challenges. Financial market tensions are high. External, fiscal and financial imbalances are still…

Risks and uncertainty in the global economy have increased substantially. Our collective focus now is to strengthen demand, growth, confidence and financial stability in order to improve employment prospects for all of our citizens. We have agreed today on a globally coordinated economic plan to achieve those goals through our Framework for Strong, Sustainable and…

Convention Center Los Cabos, Mexico 2:33 P.M. MDT SECRETARY GEITHNER:  We’re encouraged by what we’ve heard from the European leaders today and by the broad focus around the world we’re seeing to the need to strengthen economic growth. The leaders of the G20 met here at obviously what’s a challenging time for the global economy,…

Convention Center Los Cabos, Mexico 4:09 P.M. MDT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  I just want to say that it’s a great pleasure once again to have this bilateral meeting with President Hu. Over the last several years, as a consequence of not only extensive one-on-one meetings, but also because of the outstanding work that our teams have…

Henderson Convention Center Henderson, Nevada 4:36 P.M. PDT MRS. OBAMA:  Yes!  (Applause.)  Whoa!  Thank you so much.  (Applause.)  All right, I like it.  You all are fired up, right?  (Applause.)  And ready to go.  Four more years!  (Applause.) Thank you all so much — you’re so sweet.  (Laughter.)  Let me tell you, I am thrilled…

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the…

NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO NORTH KOREA On June 26, 2008, by Executive Order 13466, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security…

The United States of America and the Russian Federation confirm our commitment to strengthening close and cooperative relations for the benefit of the peoples of our countries, international peace, global prosperity, and security.  In recent years, we have laid a solid foundation for expanding our bilateral interaction in a variety of areas.  Today we agree…