Category: Jun2015
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Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting with Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk
Vice President Joe Biden met today at the White House with Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk to discuss Ukraine’s reform agenda and the implementation of the Minsk agreements. The Vice President underscored the resolve of the United States and its G-7 partners to continue pressing Russia to fully implement the Minsk agreements, including return of the…
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The President’s Speech to the Catholic Health Association on Health Care in America
Today, at the invitation of the Catholic Health Association, President Obama will address their annual conference and thank them for their dedication to helping ensure all Americans have access to health care. The President will discuss how the passage of the Affordable Care Act reflects our values and the kind of country we strive to…
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Fact Sheet: Launching a Public-Private Partnership to Empower Climate-Resilient Developing Nations
Today, delivering on a major commitment announced by President Obama at the UN Climate Summit in New York last September, the Administration is announcing the launch of an international public-private partnership to empower developing nations to boost their own climate resilience. The partnership, Climate Services for Resilient Development, will provide needed climate services – including…
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Statement by the Press Secretary on Zivotofsky v. Kerry
We welcome the Supreme Court’s important decision yesterday in Zivotofsky v. Kerry, which reaffirms the long-established authority of the President to recognize foreign states, their governments, and their territorial boundaries. The Court’s decision upholds the President’s long-standing authority to make these sensitive recognition determinations as part of his conduct of diplomacy and foreign policy. Moreover,…
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Remarks by the President at the Catholic Health Association Conference
Washington Marriott Wardman Park Washington, D.C. 11:58 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. (Applause.) Everybody, please have a seat. Thank you so much. Well, I don’t know whether this is appropriate, but I just told Sister Carol I love her. (Laughter.) On a big stage. It is true, though —…
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Remarks by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice at a Tribute to Secretary of Defense Ash Carter – As Prepared for Delivery
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice Center for the National Interest Tribute to Secretary of Defense Ash Carter As Prepared Washington, D.C. June 9, 2015 Good evening everyone. Thank you, James, for that introduction. I want to thank General Boyd, Dov Zakheim, Dimitri Simes, and everyone at the Center for the National Interest for bringing…
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Remarks by the First Lady at Martin Luther King Jr. Preparatory High School Commencement Address
Chicago State University Convocation Hall Chicago, Illinois 7:44 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Wow! (Applause.) Yes! STUDENT: We love you so much, Michelle! MRS. OBAMA: Oh, I love you guys! (Applause.) Look, I am beyond excited to be here with the winners of our first-ever FAFSA Video Challenge, the King College Prep Class of 2015! (Applause.)…
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G-7 Leaders’ Declaration
Schloss Elmau, Germany June 8, 2015 We, the leaders of the G7, met in Elmau for our annual Summit on 7 and 8 June 2015. Guided by our shared values and principles, we are determined to work closely together to meet the complex international economic and political challenges of our times. We are committed to…
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Annex to the G-7 Leaders’ Declaration
Schloss Elmau, Germany June 8, 2015 G7 Principles on Women’s Entrepreneurship Make girls and women aware of the possibility of becoming entrepreneurs and actively encourage them to transform their ideas into business cases – starting at early stages, e.g. in schools, vocational training and universities by promoting tailored information. Counter gender stereotyping, and develop specific…
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FACT SHEET: The 2015 G-7 Summit at Schloss Elmau, Germany
The President met with the other Leaders of the G-7 at Schloss Elmau, Germany on June 7-8 to make tangible progress on a wide range of economic, security, and development priorities. The G-7 stands resolved in its commitment to uphold the values of freedom and democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights,…