Category: September2014
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Remarks by the President at Global Health Security Agenda Summit
South Court Auditorium 11:51 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Welcome to the White House. Thank you for being here. I want to welcome members of Congress, leaders from across my administration, and our friends and partners — leaders in public health not just from the United States, but from around the world. Thank…
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Opening Remarks by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice at the Global Health Security Agenda Conference
Washington, DC Friday, September 26, 2014 As Prepared for Delivery Good morning, everyone, and welcome to Washington. I know many of you have traveled a long way to be here, a fact which underscores the importance of our purpose. I’m proud to be joined today by America’s chief health officials, Secretary of Health and Human…
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Statement by the Press Secretary on United Kingdom and Belgian Parliament Decisions to Authorize Air Strikes Against ISIL
The United States welcomes today’s decisions in the parliaments of the United Kingdom and Belgium to authorize the use of military force against ISIL in Iraq. The air forces of these two countries will now join those of the United States and France, which along with the Iraqi air force have been conducting air strikes…
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Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
The Vice President met this morning with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in New York. The Vice President welcomed our expanding global partnership, including Japan’s contributions to strengthen peacekeeping efforts, address the threat posed by Ebola, and support the fight against ISIL by assisting refugees and other displaced persons in the Middle East. The Vice…
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Statement by the Press Secretary on H.J. Res. 120, H.R. 594, H.R. 2600, H.R. 3043, H.R. 3716, H.R. 4197, H.R. 4751, H.R. 4809, H.R. 5062, H.R. 5134, H.R. 5404, S. 276, S. 476, S. 1603, S. 2154, S. 2258
On Friday, September 26, 2014, the President signed into law: H.J. Res. 120, which approves the location of a memorial near the National Mall to honor slaves and free Black persons who served or provided assistance during the American Revolution; H.R. 594, the “Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Amendments of…
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Vice President Biden Announces Dr. Colin Kahl as New National Security Advisor
WASHINGTON, DC – The Vice President announced today that Dr. Colin Kahl will serve as his new National Security Advisor, starting next week. Dr. Kahl comes to the Vice President’s office from Georgetown University, where he’s been serving as an associate professor in the Security Studies Program in the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign…
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Statement by the President on the Completion of Anders Fogh Rasmussen’s Term as NATO Secretary General
Today marks the end of Anders Fogh Rasmussen’s term as Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. As Secretary General, he has been a dedicated leader and tireless advocate for the importance of the transatlantic Alliance as the cornerstone of Euro-Atlantic relations and security. Under his leadership, NATO Allies have worked together to address…
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Statement by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on the Adoption of a UN Resolution on the Rights of LGBT Persons
The United States applauds today’s adoption by the UN Human Rights Council of a resolution in support of the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons. The second such resolution to be passed by the UN Human Rights Council, today’s resolution reiterates that LGBT persons are entitled to the human rights and…
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Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting with Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades
Vice President Joe Biden met today with Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades. The two leaders agreed on the need to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the United States and Cyprus. Both leaders welcomed the appointment of UN Special Advisor Espen Barth Eide, and agreed this presented an opportunity to inject fresh energy into the settlement…
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Background Briefing via Conference Call on Upcoming Visit of the Prime Minister of India
Via Conference Call 10:05 A.M. EDT MS. HAYDEN: Good morning, everyone. Thanks so much for joining us. We wanted to put this call together to give you an opportunity to hear a little bit about the preparations that we’ve been making for the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Modi of India to the White House. …