Address to a Joint Session of Congress
Madame Speaker. Madame Vice President. No president has ever said those words from this podium, and it’s about time.
Read More»Madame Speaker. Madame Vice President. No president has ever said those words from this podium, and it’s about time.
Read More»Assalamu aleykum jemeean. Abdulaziz, Thank you for the kind introduction. Distinguished guests, good evening. I would like to thank Reconnaissance Research and the Den Gallery for organizing this important first-ever event. It is a pleasure for me to be here to show my support, and the support of the U.S. Embassy, for Kuwaiti artists. Earlier …
Read More»October 20, 2015 My wife Catherine and I are pleased to welcome you to our home this evening. We are happy to see a lot of old friends and some new ones as well here tonight. Thank you to Full Spectrum, the Air Force Central Command band, based in Doha, for this evening’s great music. …
Read More»Friday, July 31, 2015 8:30 p.m. Ambassador’s Remarks for Pre-Departue Orientation for Kuwaiti Scholarship Students I would like to welcome all of you and thank NUKS-USA for organizing this event. I congratulate all of the students and families on your accomplishments and your choice to study in the United States. I want to recognize His Excellency …
Read More»June 26, 2015 The United States condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in France, Kuwait, and Tunisia today. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of these heinous attacks, their loved ones, and the people of all three countries. As the President has discussed with his French, Kuwaiti, and Tunisian counterparts in …
Read More»June 2, 2015 Opening Remarks of Amb. Douglas Silliman At the Kuwait CVE Social Media Training Your Excellency Under Secretary Tareq al-Mizrem, distinguished representatives from the Ministries of Information, Youth, Interior, Education, and Awqaf: On behalf of the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait, I’d like to thank you for convening this important training on “combating violent …
Read More»May 29, 2015 THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary Washington, D.C. May 29, 2015 NATIONAL OCEANS MONTH, 2015 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION This summer, millions of Americans will take in the beauty and natural splendor of our oceans, coasts, …
Read More»February 13, 2015 The White House Office of the Press Secretary Yesterday, the FBI opened an inquiry into the brutal and outrageous murders of Yusor Mohammad Abu-Salha, Deah Shaddy Barakat, and Razan Mohammad Abu-Salha in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In addition to the ongoing investigation by local authorities, the FBI is taking steps to determine …
Read More»February 3, 2015 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Washington, D.C. February 3, 2015 STATEMENT BY SECRETARY KERRY The Death of Jordanian First Lieutenant al-Kasasbeh Jordanian First Lieutenant Moaz al-Kasasbeh represented everything that ISIL is not: he was brave, compassionate, and principled. That a young patriot — a devout Muslim, one of eight …
Read More»February 3, 2015 THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary Washington, D.C. February 3, 2015 Statement by the President on the Death of First Lieutenant Moaz al-Kasasbeh Today, we join the people of Jordan in grieving the loss of one of their own, First Lieutenant Moaz al-Kasasbeh, cruelly and brutally killed by ISIL terrorists. …
Read More»January 20, 2015 The White House Office of the Press Secretary U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. 9:10 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, my fellow Americans: We are 15 years into this new century. Fifteen years that dawned with terror touching our shores; that unfolded with a new generation fighting …
Read More»October 27, 2014 Kuwait City, Kuwait GENERAL ALLEN: I’d like to thank Under Secretary al-Jarallah and the Kuwaiti Government for all that it has done to bring us together this morning for this very important gathering. Highnesses, Excellencies, it is wonderful to see so many friends and partners gathered here for this important, important moment. …
Read More»September 30, 2014 NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, 2014 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION This year, more than 230,000 women and 2,000 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in America. The heartache and the pain of this disease will touch too …
Read More»September 24, 2014 THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary September 24, 2014 REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AT U.N. SECURITY COUNCIL SUMMIT ON FOREIGN TERRORIST FIGHTERS United Nations New York, New York 3:11 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you, His Excellency, the Secretary-General, for his statement. I’ll now make a statement in my capacity …
Read More»September 24, 2014 THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary September 24, 2014 REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA IN ADDRESS TO THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY United Nations General Assembly Hall New York City, New York 10:13 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, fellow delegates, ladies and gentlemen: We come together at …
Read More»September 23, 2014 THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary Washington, D.C. September 23, 2014 STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT ON AIRSTRIKES IN SYRIA South Lawn 10:11 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Last night, on my orders, America’s armed forces began strikes against ISIL targets in Syria. Today, the American people give thanks …
Read More»September 23, 2014 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson September 23, 2014 REMARKS Secretary of State John Kerry At the Global Counterterrorism Forum September 23, 2014 Waldorf Astoria Hotel New York, New York SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you all very much for joining us here today. I’m delighted to be joined with my co-chair, …
Read More»September 23, 2014 September 23, 2014; 0930 Jumeirah Resort Hotel Good morning everyone. I know that it is still morning, and I have not entirely woken up yet, so I wanted to spice up my opening and get this session off to a strong start with some of the investment philosophy of no-nonsense Canadian tough …
Read More»September 10, 2014 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Baghdad, Iraq REMARKS Secretary of State John Kerry Press Availability September 10, 2014 Embassy Baghdad Baghdad, Iraq SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good afternoon, everybody. Let me apologize up front for, number one, being a little late, but two, because we’re running a little late and …
Read More»September 10, 2014 THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary Washington, D.C. September 10, 2014 STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT ON ISIL State Floor 9:01 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: My fellow Americans, tonight I want to speak to you about what the United States will do with our friends and allies to degrade and ultimately …
Read More»September 10, 2014 U.S. Department of Defense Arlington, Virginia September 10, 2014 STATEMENT BY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHUCK HAGEL ON PRESIDENT OBAMA’S ISIL SPEECH President Obama laid out a strong, comprehensive strategy to degrade and ultimately destroy ISIL, and the United States military is prepared to carry out its responsibilities in this counter-terrorism campaign. The …
Read More»September 10, 2014 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Washington, D.C. September 10, 2014 STATEMENT BY SECRETARY KERRY On the President’s Speech on ISIL Tonight the President spoke directly to our country about what it will take to lead the world to degrade and ultimately destroy ISIL, and we are already well underway …
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