Category: Sep2013

Rosenbad Stockholm, Sweden 2:45 P.M. CEST PRIME MINISTER REINFELDT:  It’s a great honor and pleasure for me to welcome President Barack Obama to Sweden.  As you all know, this is a historic event — the first bilateral visit ever by a President of the United States to Sweden. We have had a very constructive meeting. …

Sweden and the United States are very special friends.  Today we reaffirmed the dedication of the Kingdom of Sweden and the United States of America to enhance our cooperation across the full range of shared economic, environmental, and security challenges.  We agreed that our close cooperation, both bilaterally and in multilateral fora, is derived from…

The Kingdom of Denmark, Republic of Finland, Republic of Iceland, Kingdom of Norway, Kingdom of Sweden, and the United States of America reaffirm our deep partnership based on shared fundamental values including our commitment to democracy, human rights, respect for the rule of law, and economic freedom.  We continue to deepen our collaboration on important…

WASHINGTON, DC – On Monday, September 9th, Vice President Joe Biden will travel to Baltimore, Maryland, for an event at the Port of Baltimore to highlight a major transportation announcement.  The Vice President will discuss the importance of infrastructure investments to improving America’s competitiveness, strengthening the middle class, and growing our economy from the middle…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Arkansas and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding during the period of August 8-14, 2013. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations…

This afternoon, on a bipartisan basis, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a resolution authorizing U.S. military action in Syria. We commend the Senate for moving swiftly and for working across party lines on behalf of our national security. We believe America is stronger when the President and Congress work together. The military action authorized…

Cabinet Room 9:51 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  I want to thank the leaders of both parties for being here today to discuss what is a very serious issue facing the United States.  And the fact that I’ve had a chance to speak to many of you, and Congress as a whole is taking this issue…

The President and Prime Minister Abe spoke by telephone yesterday evening to discuss their grave concern about the 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 cannot be tolerated.  They pledged to continue to consult closely…

Mrs. Obama to highlight healthy changes happening in schools, and applaud new commitments to Let’s Move! Active Schools Washington, DC – On Friday, September 6, at 1:00 PM ET, First Lady Michelle Obama will visit Orr Elementary in Washington, DC for a back to school event highlighting healthy changes happening in schools and across the…

Mrs. Obama to highlight healthy changes happening in schools, and applaud new commitments to Let’s Move! Active Schools Washington, DC – On Friday, September 6, at 1:00 PM ET, First Lady Michelle Obama will visit Orr Elementary in Washington, DC for a back to school event highlighting healthy changes happening in schools and across the…