Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2010.  The following remarks were delivered today by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton andAfghan President Hamid Karzai at the U.S.-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership Discussions. SECRETARY CLINTON: Good morning. Thank you all very much and welcome. PRESIDENT KARZAI: Good morning. SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, on behalf of President Obama,[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2010. The President spoke today with President Abbas of the Palestinian Authority.  The President congratulated President Abbas on the start of Israeli-Palestinian proximity talks.  He reiterated his strong support for the establishment of an independent, viable Palestinian state living in peace and security with Israel.  The President[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–11 May 2010 – A group of independent United Nations experts today expressed their serious concern over a new immigration law enacted in the state of Arizona, questioning whether the legislation is compatible with international human rights treaties which the United States has signed on to. “A disturbing pattern[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–11 May 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned the spate of terrorist bombings and other attacks in Iraq yesterday that reportedly claimed the lives of over 100 people and injured many more, most of them civilians. “The United Nations stands in solidarity with the Iraqi people in[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–11 May 2010 – The United Nations and Iraq have embarked on a programme to enhance the country’s governance, social services and economic growth over the next five years. “Today is a historic day for the UN and Iraq,” said Christine McNab, UN Resident Coordinator in the country. The[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2010.  Today, President Obama released the Administration’s inaugural National Drug Control Strategy, which establishes five-year goals for reducing drug use and its consequences through a balanced policy of prevention, treatment, enforcement, and international cooperation.   The Strategy was developed by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2010 – 1:31 P.M. EDT MR. GIBBS:  We figured since it was a horribly slow news day here at the White House, that — and in preparation for President Karzai’s visit later in the week, we have — lucky to have two individuals with us — Ambassador[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2010. TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: I am pleased to transmit to the Congress, pursuant to sections 123 b. and 123 d. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2153(b), (d)) (the ‘Act’), the text of a proposed Agreement Between the[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2010. Michelle and I were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Lena Horne – one of our nation’s most cherished entertainers. Over the years, she warmed the hearts of countless Americans with her beautiful voice and dramatic performances on screen. From the time her grandmother[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—May 10, 2010. SCOTT PELLEY: After the car bomb was found in Times Square, we wanted to ask the Secretary of State about the Administration’s efforts against terrorism in Pakistan and Afghanistan. We spoke with Secretary Clinton at the State Department on Friday. It was the last in a[Read More…]