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TO THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES: With a view to receiving the advice and consent of the Senate to ratification, I transmit herewith the Treaty between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, signed at Washington on October 1, 2013.  I…

President Obama spoke by phone today with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to discuss the ongoing Paris climate conference.  Both leaders emphasized their personal commitment to secure a strong climate change agreement this week and their interest in our countries’ working together to achieve a successful outcome.  The President, on behalf of the American…

Vice President Joe Biden met today with reformers in the Rada, civil society, and government.  The Vice President and other participants spoke about the importance of anti-corruption, governance, and economic reforms. The Vice President also spoke about the situation in the Donbas, and underscored that the costs on Russia would continue to rise until the…

Earlier today, the President, accompanied by Ambassador Samantha Power and National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice, met with the ambassadors to the United Nations of the fifteen current Security Council members along with those of the five countries whose two-year elected terms on the Council begin in January 2016. The meeting covered a wide range…

The United States remains steadfast in its support of the Ukrainian people as they defend their sovereignty and territorial integrity, advance the fight against corruption, implement democratic and constitutional reforms, strengthen the rule of law, restore economic stability and growth, and respond to humanitarian needs. In pursuit of these objectives, Vice President Joe Biden announced…

Wednesday, December 9, 2015 Washington, DC * 1:15PM ET – As part of the Joining Forces initiative, the First Lady will visit Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, where she will give brief remarks and deliver toys and gifts donated by Executive Office of the President staff to the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Campaign. Monday, December 14, 2015 Washington,…

President Obama spoke by phone today with President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil to discuss ongoing progress in the Paris climate conference, which will conclude on December 11.  Both leaders emphasized their personal commitment to reach an ambitious climate change agreement and their interest in working together to drive success.  They agreed to continue to stay…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Marcela Escobari, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, vice Mark Feierstein, resigned. Charlotte P. Kessler, of Ohio, to be a Member of the National Council on the Arts for a term expiring September 3, 2018. (Reappointment) Esperanza Emily Spalding, of Oregon,…

The Bankova Kyiv, Ukraine 3:47 P.M. (Local) PRESIDENT POROSHENKO:  (In Ukrainian, no translation.) VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN:  Well, Mr. President, thank you very, very much.  Thank you for your hospitality.  It’s good to be back in Ukraine.  As you pointed out, it’s the fourth time since the Revolution of Dignity two years ago.  And I’m always…

Tonight, Jews in America, Israel, and around the world come together to light the first candle of the Festival of Lights. At its heart, Hanukkah is about the struggle for justice in the face of overwhelming obstacles. It’s a chance to reflect on the triumph of liberty over tyranny, the rejection of persecution, and on…