Category: Dec2013
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Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan
Vice President Biden spoke by phone this morning with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, expressing appreciation for the hospitality he received during his visit to Tokyo earlier this month. The Vice President reaffirmed that the United States does not recognize China’s recently announced Air Defense Identification Zone and that the announcement will in no way…
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Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Mariano Rajoy Brey, President of the Government of the Kingdom of Spain
On Monday, January 13, President Obama will welcome the President of the Government of the Kingdom of Spain Mariano Rajoy Brey to the White House. The visit will highlight the strength and depth of the United States’ relationship with Spain – from Spain’s decisive support during the Revolutionary War to our cooperation in fostering transatlantic…
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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Thomas Rothman – Member, National Council on the Arts Peter A. Selfridge – Chief of Protocol, with the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service, Department of State Douglas Alan Silliman – Ambassador to the State…
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Statement by the Press Secretary on the House’s Passage of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013
The bipartisan agreement passed by the House today represents a positive step forward for the nation and our economy. The President called on Congress to work together on a budget that grows our economy faster, creates more jobs and makes the investments needed to strengthen the middle class, rather than continue reckless across the board…
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Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the African Great Lakes Region
The United States welcomes today’s signing of declarations ending the M23 rebellion in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. For too long, the people of the African Great Lakes region have suffered as a result of conflict and instability. Today’s signing moves us one step closer to bringing decades of violence to an end. While we…
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Statement by the Press Secretary on Iowa expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act
Today’s announcement by Governor Branstad is great news for the thousands of Iowans who will now have access to quality, affordable health insurance coverage thanks to the Affordable Care Act. Iowa joins a growing number of states – led by both Republican and Democratic governors — that have chosen to put politics aside in expanding…
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Remarks of President Barack Obama – As Prepared for Delivery
To Graça Machel and the Mandela family; to President Zuma and members of the government; to heads of state and government, past and present; distinguished guests – it is a singular honor to be with you today, to celebrate a life unlike any other. To the people of South Africa – people of every race…
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Remarks by President Obama at Memorial Service for Former South African President Nelson Mandela
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. To Graça Machel and the Mandela family; to President Zuma and members of the government; to heads of states and government, past and present; distinguished guests — it is a singular honor to be with you today, to celebrate a life like no other. …
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Statement by the President on the Confirmation of Patricia Millett
I’m pleased that in a bipartisan vote, the Senate has confirmed Patricia Millett to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, filling a vacancy that has been open since 2005. Ms. Millett is a leading appellate lawyer who has made 32 arguments before the Supreme Court, the second-most…
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Vice President Biden Announces $100 Million to Increase Access to Mental Health Services
As part of the Administration’s ongoing commitment to help individuals experiencing mental health problems, today Vice President Biden announced that $100 million will soon be available to increase access to mental health services and improve mental health facilities. “The fact that less than half of children and adults with diagnosable mental health problems receive the…