Category: Aug2013

The President and Chancellor Merkel spoke today to discuss their grave concern about the indiscriminate use of chemical weapons on August 21 in Syria.  The two leaders agreed that the use of chemical weapons is a serious violation of international norms and pledged to continue to consult closely on potential responses by the international community.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Milford Wayne Donaldson – Chairman, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Clement Alexander Price –  Vice Chairman, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Harry P. Hallock – Member, Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled…

Following on the President’s calls with House and Senate leaders over the last day, and building on extensive Cabinet Member outreach to Congress over the past week, this evening Senior Administration Officials held an unclassified phone call with congressional leaders and the Chairs and Ranking Members of national security committees to brief them on the…

The President today declared a major disaster exists for the Karuk Tribe and ordered federal aid to supplement the Tribe’s efforts in the area affected by a wildfire during the period of July 29 to August 2, 2013. Federal funding is available to the Karuk Tribe and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis…

Today I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ambassador Donald Booth as the new U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan.  Ambassador Booth is one of America’s most experienced diplomats, with broad experience helping promote peace and prevent conflict across Africa, including most recently as our Ambassador to Ethiopia.  With his considerable diplomatic…

Today I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ambassador Donald Booth as the new U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan.  Ambassador Booth is one of America’s most experienced diplomats, with broad experience helping promote peace and prevent conflict across Africa, including most recently as our Ambassador to Ethiopia.  With his considerable diplomatic…

Lincoln Memorial 3:07 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  To the King family, who have sacrificed and inspired so much; to President Clinton; President Carter; Vice President Biden and Jill; fellow Americans. Five decades ago today, Americans came to this honored place to lay claim to a promise made at our founding:  “We hold these truths to…

The President and Prime Minister Rudd spoke today on the ongoing violence in Syria.  The two leaders expressed their grave concern about the reported use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime against civilians near Damascus on Wednesday, August 21.  President Obama and Prime Minister Rudd discussed possible responses by the international community and agreed…

The President and Prime Minister Harper spoke today by phone to discuss their grave concern about the reported use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime against civilians near Damascus on Wednesday, August 21.  The United States and Canada strongly oppose the use of chemical weapons, and the President and Prime Minister pledged to continue…

Vice President Biden spoke with Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Nick Clegg today by phone to discuss their grave concern about the reported use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime against civilians near Damascus on Wednesday, August 21.  The United States and the United Kingdom strongly oppose the use of chemical weapons,…