Manama, Bahrain–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2010. QUESTION: Madam Secretary, thank you for speaking to the BBC. There’s a lot of anger in the UK today because since 2001 345 British troops have died there, and yet it appears as though the United States doesn’t think very highly of the efforts made by[Read More…]
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Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton With Foreign Minister Al Khalifa After their Meeting
Manama, Bahrain–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2010. FOREIGN MINISTER AL KHALIFA: (U.S. Embassy interpretation) Ladies and gentlemen, guests, good morning. I am delighted to welcome U.S. Secretary of State Mrs. Hillary Clinton and express my pleasure to have her in the Kingdom of Bahrain. On this occasion, I would like to commend the[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Robert Gibbs, December 3, 2010
En route Bagram Air Base–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2010 – 9:27 AM (EST). Press Briefing took place aboard Air Force One. Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communication Ben Rhodes also participated in today’s briefing. MR. GIBBS: So let me just give you — I’m going to walk through the schedule. Ben[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Election Results in Cote d’Ivoire
Washington D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2010. “I congratulate Alassane Outtara on his victory in Cote d’Ivoire’s November 28 elections. The Independent Electoral Commission, credible and accredited observers, and the United Nations have all confirmed this result and attested to its credibility. Cote d’Ivoire is now at a crossroads. I urge all parties,[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu
Washington D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2010. On the way home from visiting the troops in Afghanistan, President Obama called Prime Minister Netanyahu. The President expressed his deepest condolences on behalf of the American people for the tragic loss of life resulting from the fires in northern Israel. The President said he is[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama to the Troops at Bagram Air Base
Bagram Air Force Base–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2010 – 10:37 P.M. (Local) THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) I’m sorry, Bagram, I can’t hear you. (Applause.) Air Assault! (Applause.) It is great to be back. Let me first of all thank the 101st Airborne Division Band. Where’s the band? Give them a big[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Work of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2010. “I want to thank the members of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform for their important work in highlighting the magnitude of the challenge before us, and outlining an array of options to confront it. Jobs and growth are our most urgent need. But[Read More…]
Statement by CEA Chair Austan Goolsbee on the Employment Situation in November
WASHINGTON–(ENEWPSF)–December 3, 2010. Today, the Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers Austan Goolsbee posted the following statement to the White House blog on the Employment Situation in November. You can view the statement HERE. The Employment Situation in November Posted by Austan Goolsbee on December 03, 2010 at 09:36[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at a Hanukkah Reception
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2010 – 6:44 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Oh, this is a good looking group right here. (Laughter.) Good evening, everybody. AUDIENCE: Good evening. THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to the White House. I want to thank all of you for joining us in celebrating the second night of Hanukkah. [Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, December 2, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2010. INDEX: DEPARTMENT U.S. Congratulates Russia and Qatar on Being Selected to Host Upcoming FIFA World Cups Secretary Clinton Traveling to Bahrain / Visited Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan Today Secretary Clinton Recent Telephone Calls with Her Counterparts Cote d’Ivoire Elections UNSC Targeted Sanctions Against Individuals from the Democratic[Read More…]
