Category: Jul2014

The President spoke today with Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom to discuss the situations in Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Iraq, as well as the status of the P5+1 talks with Iran taking place in Vienna. On Ukraine, the President and Prime Minister expressed concern about the increasing tensions and ongoing violence in eastern Ukraine…

WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President recapped his visits with folks who have written him letters about their own American stories — their successes and struggles. While Congressional Republicans are blocking meaningful measures that would strengthen the middle class, the President continues looking for ways to grow the economy and expand opportunity…

Vice President Joe Biden spoke with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko today regarding the situation in eastern Ukraine. President Poroshenko informed the Vice President about the latest separatist attacks using heavy weapons on Ukrainian forces and the Vice President expressed his condolences for the loss of life. The Vice President expressed support for President Poroshenko’s efforts…

This morning, Vice President Biden spoke with Masoud Barzani, President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region. The Vice President and President agreed on the importance of forming a new Iraqi government as quickly as possible, consistent with the timelines set forth in Iraq’s constitution. They confirmed that one of the new government’s key tasks will be to address…

Earlier today, Vice President Biden spoke with Osama al-Nujaifi, the Speaker of the previous session of Iraq’s Council of Representatives. The Vice President underscored the United States’ support for Iraq in its efforts to isolate and defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), which is a threat to all Iraqis. The Vice…

As a part of his Year of Action, the President is using the power of his pen and phone wherever he can on behalf of the American people to create jobs and help hard-working Americans get ahead. Today, the President will announce the creation of SupplierPay, a new partnership with the private sector to strengthen…

Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades to discuss bilateral relations and other issues. President Anastasiades informed the Vice President about the latest discussions on a comprehensive settlement and the Vice President reaffirmed the United States’ strong support for a settlement to reunify Cyprus as a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation with political…

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Tbilisi, Georgia to attend the Funeral Service of Former Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze on July 13. The Honorable James A. Baker, III, former Secretary of State, will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation: The Honorable Richard B. Norland, U.S. Ambassador to…

Private Residence Austin, Texas 11:02 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, everybody.  Good to see you.  Good to be here.  (Applause.)  Good to be here.  Thank you. Well, first of all, it’s just good to be back in Austin — love this town.  (Applause.)  Love Austin, Texas.  I do.  I remember the first fundraiser I…

Paramount Theatre Austin, Texas 12:48 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Austin!  (Applause.)  Hey!  Hello, Austin!  (Applause.)  All right, everybody have a seat, have a seat. It’s good to be in Austin, Texas.  (Applause.)  Can everybody please give Kinsey a big round of applause for the great introduction?  (Applause.) AUDIENCE MEMBER:  We love you! THE PRESIDENT: …