Category: 2013
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Remarks by the President on the Affordable Care Act
THE PRESIDENT: Thanks to Monica, thanks to everybody standing behind me, and thanks for everybody out there who cares deeply about this issue. Monica’s story is important because for all the day-to-day fights here in Washington around the Affordable Care Act, it’s stories like hers that should remind us why we took on this reform…
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Fact Sheet on United States-Japan Global Cooperation: Meeting Modern Challenges
The United States and Japan are dedicated to working together to advance human security, economic prosperity and political stability throughout the world. During their meeting on December 3rd in Tokyo, as part of a broader discussion, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Vice President Joe Biden highlighted the following aspects of our global partnership: Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief…
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Background Briefing by Senior Administration Officials on Vice President Joe Biden’s Trip to Asia
SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: On background, senior administration officials. You can direct quote us. So with that understanding, I’ll just give you a couple minutes at the top and then I’m going to be happy to answer a few questions. The Vice President has just finished meeting with a bipartisan group of members of the Diet,…
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The United States and Colombia – Strategic Partners
Today President Barack Obama hosted Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos at the White House. Their visit underscored the close ties between the United States and Colombia, founded upon shared democratic values, deepening economic ties, and a long history of shared security goals. The visit highlighted our cooperation in the following areas: Economic and Social Opportunities…
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The President’s Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative
Today, via video message broadcast to 150 youth and dignitaries gathered in Manila, Philippines, President Obama announced the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI). Recognizing that over 65 percent of the region’s population is under the age of 35, YSEALI seeks to augment leadership development and networking in ASEAN; deepen engagement with young leaders across…
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Remarks by the President on World AIDS Day
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Everybody, please have a seat. Well, thank you, Grant, for your outstanding leadership of the Office of National AIDS Policy. And thanks to all of you for being here. This is a pretty distinguished crowd, I have to say, and it is wonderful to be here. I should say,…
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Statement by the Press Secretary on S. 1545
On Monday, December 02, 2013, the President signed into law: S. 1545, the “PEPFAR Stewardship and Oversight Act of 2013,” which reauthorizes and extends a few authorities related to the efforts to combat global HIV/AIDS, including the limitation on U.S. contributions to the Global Fund; funding allocation requirements for bilateral global HIV/AIDS assistance; and annual…
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Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on UAE’s Selection as the Host of the 2020 World Expo
The United States congratulates the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on its selection as host for the 2020 World Expo, the first time the Expo will take place in the Middle East. This is a significant first as the UAE serves not only as the region’s business hub but also as a global crossroads for a…
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Message to the Congress — Update on the Whole-of-Government Vision in the President’s National Security Strategy of 2010
TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO SELECTED CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP November 29, 2013 Dear Mr. Chairman: (Dear Madam Chairman:) (Dear Senator:) (Dear Representative:) In my National Security Strategy of 2010, I addressed how the United States would strengthen its global leadership position; end the war in Iraq; disrupt, dismantle, and defeat al-Qa’ida; and…
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Statement by the Press Secretary on the Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
Today the President made the determination required under section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 regarding the supply of petroleum and petroleum products from countries other than Iran. The analysis contained in the Energy Information Administration’s report of October 31, 2013, indicates that global oil consumption has exceeded…