NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–8 June 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on Guatemalan authorities to fully support the work of the United Nations-backed commission tasked with dismantling illegal armed groups and fighting impunity in the Central American country after the body’s chief resigned. Carlos Castresana announced yesterday that he will leave[Read More…]
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BP Announces First Payment on Barrier Islands Project for State of Louisiana
GULF COAST–(ENEWSPF)–June 8, 2010. As part of the previously announced commitment to fund the entire $360 million cost of six berms in the Louisiana barrier islands project, BP yesterday announced that it will make an immediate payment of $60 million to the State of Louisiana. In a letter to Louisiana[Read More…]
Remarks by Vice President Biden in a Statement to the Press with Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki
Nairobi, Kenya–(ENEWSPF)–June 8, 2010 – 12:56 P.M. (local) PRESIDENT KIBAKI: I think we are all ready. Members of the media, this morning we held very useful discussions with the visiting United States Vice President, the Honorable Joseph Biden, on a broad range of issues touching on both bilateral and regional[Read More…]
Iranian Nuclear Programme is ‘Special Case,’ Says Head of UN Agency
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–7 June 2010 – The head of the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said today that the potential military dimensions of Iran’s nuclear programme make the country a “special case” for the agency as he called on Tehran to take action to ensure it fully implements its[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Robert Gibbs, June 7, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2010 – 10:10 A.M. EDT. MR. GIBBS: Good morning, everyone. We are joined this morning by — with Thad Allen, our national incident commander dealing with the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. He is also here for a meeting with Cabinet agencies that are dealing[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Ford’s Theatre
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2010 – 9:30 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Please, have a seat. Well, Michelle and I are just thrilled to be part of this spectacular evening. To the performers who lent their voices to this celebration, to the honored guests, to everyone who helped make tonight such a[Read More…]
Statement from Vice President Biden on Meeting Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2010. Vice President Joe Biden issued the following statement today after his meeting with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak: “I am grateful to President Mubarak for his hospitality, and for the opportunity to discuss a broad range of issues. Egypt and the United States are partners in[Read More…]
Statement from President Obama on the Passing of John Wooden
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2010. I’m saddened to hear of the passing of an incredible coach, and an even better man, John Wooden. As a basketball fan, I remember fondly his ten NCAA championships, his unrivaled winning streak at UCLA, and the caliber of players he mentored. But as an American,[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama in Announcement of James R. Clapper Jr. as Director of National Intelligence
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2010 – 10:44 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. As President, I have no higher priority than the safety and security of the American people. And in an interconnected world where dangers can emerge suddenly, we have to protect ourselves against the full range of threats[Read More…]
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs Aboard Air Force One En Route Louisiana, June 4, 2010
En Route Louisiana–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2010 – 1:51 P.M. EDT MR. GIBBS: Hey, guys. So let’s go through a little of the schedule so we have a bit of a sense what we’re working on. I think that Ms. Hogan gave you guys the bait and tackle place — it’s an[Read More…]
