Category: Nov 2015

The Vice President met with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif today at the White House.  The meeting, which followed the Vice President’s October 22 breakfast in Washington with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, addressed ongoing efforts to strengthen U.S.-Pakistan relations.  The Vice President reaffirmed the United States’ interest in building a strong partnership…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts:          Philip Cullom – Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment, Department of Defense          Swati A. Dandekar – United States Executive Director, Asian Development Bank, with the Rank of Ambassador          Harry R. Hoglander – Member, National Mediation Board…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts:          Georgette Mosbacher – Member, United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy          Patrick Pizzella – Member, Federal Labor Relations Authority President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Georgette Mosbacher, Nominee for Member,…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Phillip H. Cullom, of Illinois, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense, vice Sharon E. Burke, resigned. Swati A. Dandekar, of Iowa, to be United States Director of the Asian Development Bank, with the rank of Ambassador, vice Robert M. Orr, resigning. Harry R. Hoglander, of Massachusetts, to be a…

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Manila, Philippines 12:20 P.M. PHT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I want to welcome all the leaders and trade ministers who are here. This marks our first gathering at the leaders level since our 12 countries agreed on the landmark Trans-Pacific Partnership. We were able to complete the negotiations thanks to the commitment…

Makati Shangri-La Manila, Philippines 10:20 A.M. PHT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. Everybody, please have a seat. Well, good morning. AUDIENCE: Good morning. PRESIDENT OBAMA: I understand that Jack set the place on fire this morning already with his remarks — (laughter) — so he’s a hard act to…

We, the Leaders of Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, United States, and Vietnam, met today to mark the conclusion of negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement. We congratulate our Ministers and negotiating teams, after more than five years of negotiations, on delivering a result that achieves the goal set…

President Obama will host President Francois Hollande of France for a meeting in the Oval Office on Tuesday, November 24, in the wake of the horrific terrorist attacks in Paris of November 13.  This visit will underscore the friendship and solidarity between the United States and France, our oldest ally. President Obama and President Hollande…

The Vice President spoke with Iraqi Kurdistan Regional President Masoud Barzani to congratulate him on the Kurdish Peshmerga success against ISIL in Sinjar. The two leaders noted that this operation is part of a concerted campaign to increase pressure on ISIL in its heartland and disrupt supply routes between Mosul and Raqqa. They emphasized that…

Friday, November 20th Hampton Roads, VA * 3:30 PM ET – First Lady Michelle Obama will join the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) for FNV Live!, an event featuring live musical performances and celebrity appearances – including Jordin Sparks, Gabrielle Union, Ashanti, Estelle, Jessica Alba and more – as well as stunts and challenges led by some…