Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2010.  Remarks attributable to Secretary of State Clinton: Iraq’s political leaders have worked together to agree on an inclusive government that represents the will of the Iraqi people and moves their country forward. Today’s coalition decision is a milestone in the emergence of the new Iraq and[Read More…]

Seoul, Reuplic of Korea–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2010 – 4:43 P.M. KST THE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Before I discuss the G20, I want to briefly comment on the agreement in Iraq that’s taken place on the framework for a new government.  There’s still challenges to overcome, but all indications are that[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2010. Today, President Obama, in partnership with Canada, the Republic of Korea, and the multilateral development banks, launched a global framework for financing the winning proposals of the G-20 SME Finance Challenge and other successful models.  This framework provides a vehicle for interested donors and investors to[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2010.  G-20 Leaders today launched the Seoul Action Plan, outlining their commitment to pursue the policies needed to deliver a strong, durable recovery that is not weakened by return to past imbalances.  Unleashing domestic demand in surplus countries can support strong global growth as deficit countries increase[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2010.  At the Pittsburgh Summit, President Obama led the G-20 in calling for enhancing the role of dynamic emerging market and developing countries in the International Monetary Fund (IMF).  In response to that call, today in Seoul G-20 Leaders agreed to a historic and comprehensive reform of[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2010.  In July, President Obama signed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, an historic financial reform bill, and one consistent with the key priorities that he laid out a year ago.  The bill puts the U.S. at the forefront of global financial reform and[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2010.  Today, the President joined other G-20 leaders in releasing a comprehensive Action Plan to strengthen anti-corruption efforts worldwide.  With this initiative, the G-20 signaled its commitment to fighting corruption in the public and private sectors and ensuring that corrupt officials cannot access our financial institutions or[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2010.  Today, at the Seoul Summit, G-20 issued a statement that includes principles on development and a comprehensive multi-year Plan of Action for future G-20 engagement.  The G20’s plan includes actions on infrastructure, trade, human resource development, private sector investment and job creation, food security, domestic resource[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 11, 2010.   “Today we honor those that previously served in the U.S. Armed Forces as well as those that are currently placing their lives in danger both at home and abroad to protect our country and its citizens. I am proud to recognize and honor the men and[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–11 November 2010 – As leaders of the world’s major economies gather in Seoul to discuss currency policies and trade imbalances, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today stressed the need to focus on improving the lives of the poor and achieving development goals such as slashing poverty and hunger. “I believe[Read More…]