Category: Sep 2015

On Thursday, September 24, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 720, the “Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2015,”which requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) within the Department of Homeland Security to conduct outreach to U.S. airports and surface transportation systems that TSA is responsible for securing to verify that they have individualized plans…

On September 24-25, 2015, President Barack Obama hosted President Xi Jinping of China for a State visit.  The two heads of state exchanged views on a range of global, regional, and bilateral subjects.  President Obama and President Xi agreed to work together to constructively manage our differences and decided to expand and deepen cooperation in…

In November 2014, President Barack Obama and President Xi Jinping stood together in Beijing to make a historic U.S.-China Joint Announcement on Climate Change, emphasizing their personal commitment to a successful climate agreement in Paris and marking a new era of multilateral climate diplomacy as well as a new pillar in their bilateral relationship. On…

On the occasion of President Xi’s State Visit to Washington, D.C., the United States and China today marked another major milestone in their joint leadership in the fight against climate change with the release of a U.S.-China Joint Presidential Statement on Climate Change. The Statement, which builds on last November’s historic announcement by President Obama…

The United States and China recognize their shared interest in promoting a strong and open global economy, inclusive growth and sustainable development, and a stable international financial system, supported by the multilateral economic institutions founded at the end of World War II that have benefited the peoples of both nations.  Both countries recognize and value…

Below is a list of expected attendees at tonight’s China State Dinner. Additional details about the State Dinner are available here. The President and Mrs. Obama  His Excellency Xi Jinping, The President of the People’s Republic of China, and Madame Peng Liyuan The Honorable Madeleine Albright, Former Secretary of State, U.S. Department of State, and Chair,…

The Vice President spoke to Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi ahead of their meeting on September 29 at the United Nations General Assembly to discuss regional events. Both leaders reaffirmed their joint commitment to combat ISIL and to further strengthen the strong ties between the United States and Iraq.

South Lawn 9:22 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Good morning.  Ni hao.  President Xi, Madame Peng, members of the Chinese delegation, on behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House.  And on behalf of the American people, welcome to the United States. Across more than two centuries, Americans and Chinese have traded together.  Chinese…

The National Zoo Washington, D.C. 10:59 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Well, good morning, everyone.  I am so thrilled to be here today as we get ready to name the new baby panda.  (Applause.)  It’s very exciting. I want to start by thanking my dear friend, Madame Peng, for joining us.  And thank you once again…

Rose Garden 12:22 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Please have a seat. I want to once again welcome President Xi back to the White House.  We first hosted him here three years ago when he was Vice President.  So this is our sixth meeting.  As a result of our efforts, our two nations…