Category: Mar2014

Oval Office 10:46 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  As some of you know, in my State of the Union address I talked about taking any actions that I could to ensure that this incredible gift of American lands, the natural bounty that has been passed on to us from previous generations, is preserved for future generations. …

Good afternoon everyone.  It’s really great to be back at the State Department and to be among so many good friends and colleagues, so thank you for welcoming me.  And I want to begin, not to start by calling you a liar Mr. Secretary—I was never an all-star basketball player, and it’s an oxymoron, at…

Private Residence New York, New York 7:20 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, everybody.  (Applause.)  Well, let me start by just thanking Tony and Amie and the James family for hosting this wonderful dinner.  And they have been great friends.  I will say that the last time I saw them they were dancing well past…

The President spoke today with the President of the Government of Spain Mariano Rajoy about Ukraine.  The President welcomed the strong, unified stance of the United States and the European Union regarding Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine, including in the conclusions of the March 6 European Council.  The leaders reiterated their grave concern over Russia’s…

The President spoke today with President Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan to discuss Ukraine.  The two leaders affirmed their shared interest in identifying a peaceful resolution to the dispute between Russia and Ukraine.  They agreed on the importance of upholding principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity.  The President noted U.S. commitment to the principle that the…

The President spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping on the evening of March 9 regarding the situation in Ukraine.  The two leaders agreed on the fundamental importance of focusing on common interests and deepening practical cooperation to address regional and global challenges for the development of bilateral relations. In that context, they affirmed their shared interest…

By the authority vested in me as President by the laws of the United States of America, and in accordance with section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act (the “Act”), as amended, 2 U.S.C. 901a, I hereby order that, on October 1, 2014, direct spending budgetary resources for fiscal year 2015…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Nani A. Coloretti, of California, to be Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, vice Maurice A. Jones, resigned. Estevan R. López, of New Mexico, to be Commissioner of Reclamation, vice Michael L. Connor, resigned. Erika Lizabeth Moritsugu, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing…

Vice President Biden spoke to Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades today to discuss issues of regional concern, including the situation in Ukraine. The two leaders expressed firm support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, and consulted on steps to lead to a de-escalation of the situation and peaceful resolution. The Vice…

Palacio de la Moneda Santiago, Chile PRESIDENT PIÑERA:  Good morning.  I would like to give the most warm in the world’s welcome to the Vice President of the United States, Mr. Joe Biden. You know that he was elected senator when he was only 29 years of age (inaudible) the youngest senator in the history…