Category: 2013

Via Conference Call 11:34 P.M. EST, November 23 MS. HAYDEN:  Hi, everyone.  Thanks for joining us tonight.  We really appreciate your patience.  I know this is starting a little later than we had hoped, but hopefully everyone got a chance to see Secretary Kerry speaking in Geneva.  That’s what we were waiting on. Tonight’s call…

Aboard Air Force One En Route Seattle, Washington 3:27 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Welcome aboard Air Force One for our three-day trip out west.  Before we get to your questions, I do have a quick — at the top a little bit of news. Prior to departing the White House this afternoon,…

President Obama called Prime Minister Netanyahu today to discuss the P5+1’s first step agreement with Iran regarding Iran’s nuclear program.  The two leaders reaffirmed their shared goal of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.  The President noted that the P5+1 will use the months ahead to pursue a lasting, peaceful, and comprehensive solution that…

WASHINGTON, DC— In his weekly address, President Obama said our economy is moving in the right direction. We have cut our deficits by more than half, businesses have created millions of new jobs, and we have taken significant steps to reverse our addiction to foreign oil and fix our broken health care system. The audio…

East Room 2:24 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA:  Well, hello, everyone.  (Applause.) AUDIENCE:  Hello. MRS. OBAMA:  Welcome to the White House — again!  (Laughter.)  This is a good time.  We are excited to have you all here.  It’s a pleasure to be here today for the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards, where we honor…

THE PRESIDENT:  Good evening.  Today, the United States — together with our close allies and partners — took an important first step toward a comprehensive solution that addresses our concerns with the Islamic Republic of Iran’s nuclear program. Since I took office, I’ve made clear my determination to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. …

Michelle and I look forward to welcoming President Hollande and Valérie Trierweiler on a state visit to the United States, to include a state dinner at the White House on February 11, 2014.  The United States and France are close friends and allies, including through NATO, and our countries have worked together to support democracy,…

In a phone call today with Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych, Vice President Biden expressed his disappointment in the Ukrainian government’s decision to delay preparations for signature of an Association Agreement and Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with the EU.  As the Vice President has told President Yanukovych before, it is our strong conviction that…

Vice President Biden met with Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc today to discuss a range of bilateral and regional issues that promote our shared interests.  The Vice President underscored the value both he and the President place on continuing to work with Turkey to broaden and deepen this vital partnership.

In their meeting today at the White House, President Obama and His Majesty King Mohammed VI reaffirmed the strong and mutually beneficial partnership and strategic alliance between the United States and the Kingdom of Morocco.  The two leaders stressed that this important visit provides an opportunity to map out a new and ambitious plan for…