Category: 2015

Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) In accordance with language in Title IX of Division K of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (the “Act”), I hereby designate as emergency requirements all funding so designated by the Congress in the Act pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as…

President Obama spoke today by phone with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.  The President expressed his appreciation for the United Arab Emirates’ commitment to an expanded role in international efforts to destroy ISIL.  They reviewed the ongoing discussions in New York of the International Syria Support Group and…

One year ago, I announced that after more than 50 years, America would change its relationship with Cuba and put the interests of the people of both countries before the outdated ways of the past. Since then, we have taken important steps forward to normalize relations between our countries—re-establishing diplomatic relations and opening embassies; facilitating…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Adam H. Sterling – Ambassador to the Slovak Republic, Department of State Morton H. Halperin – Member, Board of Directors of the Millennium Challenge Corporation Dain Borges – Member, National Council on the Humanities Thavolia Glymph – Member, National Council…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post:          Mike Johanns – Member, Board of Directors of the Millennium Challenge Corporation President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Mike Johanns, Nominee for Member, Board of Directors of…

McLean, Virginia 12:58 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  As President and Commander in Chief, my highest priority is the security of the American people.  And on a regular basis, I convene members of my national security team for an in-depth review of our efforts to prevent terrorist attacks against our citizens — around the world and…

We have seen initial reports of an attack on a base in northern Iraq where Turkish and Iraqi personnel are present. As we work to confirm the facts, we condemn any such attack and offer our condolences for any injury or loss of life. Now more than ever, it will be important for Iraq and…

President Obama spoke by phone today with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to thank him for his vision and leadership in achieving the historic climate agreement in Paris on December 12, noting that it continued their close and strong partnership on a range of issues that are important to both the United States and…

The Vice President spoke with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi yesterday following his December 14 call with Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu. The Vice President noted the recent deployment of Turkish forces into northern Iraq had occurred without the prior consent of the Iraqi government. Both leaders welcomed initial indications of the withdrawal of some…

December 17, 2015, marks one year since President Obama announced an historic opening between the United States and Cuba, ending a failed policy of isolation, and announcing steps to empower the Cuban people, normalize relations with the Cuban government, and more effectively support U.S. interests in Cuba.  Our new approach involves the re-establishment of diplomatic relations and…