Category: Sep-2012

I strongly condemn the outrageous attack on our diplomatic facility in Benghazi, which took the lives of four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens. Right now, the American people have the families of those we lost in our thoughts and prayers. They exemplified America’s commitment to freedom, justice, and partnership with nations and people around the…

President Obama called President Karzai earlier today as part of their regular consultations as transition continues in Afghanistan. The two Presidents took the opportunity to discuss the tragic events that took place in Benghazi, including the death of U.S. Embassy personnel.  President Karzai expressed condolences for the tragic loss of American life and the Presidents…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Bruce Carter – Member, National Council on the Arts Governor Martin O’Malley – Member, Board of Trustees of the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation Jeffrey Shell – Member and Chairman, Broadcasting Board of Governors Anne J.…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Christopher R. Beall – Director, AMTRAK Board of Directors Lorne W. Craner –  Member, Board of Directors of the Millennium Challenge Corporation President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Christopher…

Rose Garden 10:43 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good morning.  Every day, all across the world, American diplomats and civilians work tirelessly to advance the interests and values of our nation.  Often, they are away from their families.  Sometimes, they brave great danger. Yesterday, four of these extraordinary Americans were killed in an attack on our…

U.S. Policy and International Religious Freedom Good evening.  Your Eminence, Cardinal McCarrick, thank you for your very kind introduction.  Even more, thank you for your leadership as one of our nation’s most eloquent voices for religious freedom and tolerance—here at home and around the world.  As the tragic events of the past 24 hours remind…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Robert Stephen Beecroft, of California, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Iraq. T. Charles Cooper, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Administrator of the United States Agency for International…

President Obama spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu for an hour tonight as a part of their ongoing consultations. The two leaders discussed the threat posed by Iran’s nuclear program, and our close cooperation on Iran and other security issues. President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu reaffirmed that they are united in their determination to prevent…

Pentagon Memorial Arlington, Virginia 9:49 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Secretary Panetta, General Dempsey, members of our Armed Forces, and most importantly, to the families –survivors and loved ones — of those we lost, Michelle and I are humbled to join you again on this solemn anniversary. Today we remember a day that began like so…

Flight 93 National Memorial Shanksville, Pennsylvania 10:30 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Mr. Secretary. Superintendent — Jeff, you’ve done a remarkable job here. And the thing I notice when I speak to you about is you’re invested in this place. It sort of has a — sort of stolen a piece of your…