Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Hosting “Our Ocean” Conference IRAQ Embassy Status / Personnel Relocations / Consular Services U.S. Open to Consultations with Iran / P5+1 Talks Separate Addressing the Threat of Terrorism U.S. Assistance Steps Forward / Call for National Unity Shared Concern about[Read More…]
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Statement by the White House Press Secretary on the War Powers Resolution Report for Iraq
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 16, 2014. Today, consistent with the War Powers Resolution, the President transmitted a report notifying the Congress that up to approximately 275 U.S. military personnel are deploying to Iraq to provide support and security for U.S. personnel and the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. The personnel will provide assistance[Read More…]
After Reports of Mass Executions in Iraq, Secretary General Ban Calls on Leaders to Prevent Sectarian Reprisal
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–16 June 2014 – Reiterating his condemnation of what he called an upsurge of violence in Iraq at the hands of terrorist groups, most notably the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on all Iraqi leaders to work to curb[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Iraq Travel Warning, June 16, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2014. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all but essential travel to Iraq. Travel within Iraq remains dangerous given the security situation. On June 16, the Department of State began relocating some staff members from the Embassy to the Consulates General in Basrah and Erbil[Read More…]
White House Weekly Address: The President Wishes America’s Dads a Happy Father’s Day
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 14, 2014. Hi, everybody. Sunday is Father’s Day. If you haven’t got Dad a gift yet, there’s still time. Just barely. But the truth is, what we give our fathers can never match what our fathers give us. I know how important it is to have a dad[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at the Cannon Ball Flag Day Celebration
Standing Rock Indian Reservation Cannon Ball, North Dakota—(ENEWSPF)—June 13, 2014 – 4:58 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello Dakota Nation! (Applause.) Hello Lakota Nation! Chairman Archambault, tribal leaders, people of Standing Rock, people of Indian Country — Michelle and I are honored to be in this sacred and beautiful place. It’s[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, June 13, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing RUSSIA / UKRAINE Russia-Ukraine Diplomatic Efforts /Russian Efforts to Support Separatists DEPARTMENT Secretary’s Meetings, Agenda in London IRAQ U.S. Interests / Range of U.S. Options Being Discussed Commitments Needed from Iraqi Government Assistance / Unmanned, Unarmed U.S. ISR Flights over Iraq Iraqi[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict
LONDON–(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2014. SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you very much. William, thank you very, very much. Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests all, and particularly my colleagues in government, I know that we all share – I must say I’ve been listening for a little while and able to watch a few[Read More…]
Attorney General Holder Delivers Remarks at the Focus: Hope ‘Heroes for Hope’ Event
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 13, 2014. Thank you, William Foley [Jones], for those kind words – and for your outstanding leadership as CEO of Focus: HOPE. It’s a pleasure to be back in the great city of Detroit this evening. It’s a privilege to stand among so many dedicated activists, distinguished leaders,[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Iraq, June 13, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2014 – 12:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. I wanted to take some time to give you a quick update about the situation in Iraq. Yesterday, I convened a meeting with my National Security Council to discuss the situation there, and this morning I received[Read More…]
