Category: Jun2013

The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the Assad regime’s assault on Qusayr, which has killed untold numbers of civilians and is causing tremendous humanitarian suffering.  The Syrian Arab Republic Government and other parties to this conflict have an obligation under international human rights and humanitarian law to immediately allow neutral, impartial humanitarian…

President Obama joined Deputy National Security Advisor Tony Blinken’s meeting today with Bahraini Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa.  The President reaffirmed the importance of the United States’ partnership with Bahrain and our commitment to further strengthening the ties between our two countries.  The President congratulated the Crown Prince…

South Lawn 12:11 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody!  Welcome to the White House.  (Applause.)  And welcome to the Super Bowl Champion — world champion — Baltimore Ravens.  (Applause.)  Everybody can have a seat.  That’s why we set up chairs.  (Laughter.) Now, I suspect that these guys are wondering, what kind of introduction is that? …

Rose Garden 2:17 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, everybody.  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Please, everybody have a seat.  Well, good afternoon.  It is a beautiful day, and it’s good to see so many friends here. Of all the jobs in government, leading my national security team is certainly one of the most demanding, if not…

Deputy National Security Advisor Antony Blinken met yesterday with Secretary-General Dr. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to discuss the ongoing U.S.-OIC partnership and to explore areas for expanding cooperation.  Their conversation focused on the deeply concerning situation in Syria, including the ongoing fighting in Qusayr, the impact of the conflict on…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Patricia Ann Millett, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit, vice John G. Roberts, Jr., elevated. Cornelia T. L. Pillard, of the District of Columbia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit, vice Douglas H. Ginsburg, retired. Robert…

The United States is deeply concerned by the verdicts issued today by an Egyptian court against representatives of non-governmental organizations in what was a politically-motivated trial.  The court’s decision undermines the protection of universal human rights and calls into question the Government of Egypt’s commitments to support the important role of civil society.  Civic groups,…

Via Telephone 4:18 P.M. EDT SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL:  Thanks, everybody, for joining this call.  We wanted to preview the President’s upcoming meeting with President Xi of China.  Just to reiterate ground rules, we’re going to do this on background.  We can do it as White House officials. I’ll just open by making a few comments…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Kenny Alameda – United States Commissioner, Commission for the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean Joye Frost – Director of the Office for Victims of Crime, Department…

Rose Garden 10:28 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good morning, everybody.  Please have a seat. So one of the most important responsibilities of a President is to nominate qualified men and women to serve as judges on the federal bench. And Congress has a responsibility, as well.  The Senate is tasked with providing advice and consent. …