Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Special Representative for North Korea Policy Glyn Davies to Host Trilateral Meeting with Japan and South Korea Secretary’s Trip to Poland / Economic Relationship / ISAF / NATO Missile Defense / Continuous Presence of U.S. Troops in Poland Snowden / Felony[Read More…]
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Joint Statement by the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2013. In their meeting today at the White House, President Obama and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki reaffirmed the strategic partnership between the United States and the Republic of Iraq and pledged to advance common interests to support a stable, secure, and prosperous Iraq and Middle East. They[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Observance of Diwali
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2013. For the Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists celebrating Diwali this weekend, the Festival of Lights reaffirms the things in life that matter most. Dancing, celebration, and good food remind us that life’s greatest joys are the simple pleasures that come from spending time with people we[Read More…]
Enough Project Urges US and African Union to Act on Abyei
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2013. Frustrated residents of the contested Abyei region that lies between Sudan and South Sudan announced the results of a historic unilateral referendum on Thursday. A new Enough Project reportcontextualizes the Ngok Dinka community’s vote to join South Sudan and calls for the U.S. and the African[Read More…]
FTC Closes Seven-month Investigation of Proposed Office Depot/OfficeMax Merger
Commission Concludes Deal is Not Likely to Lead to Competitive Harm Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2013. The Federal Trade Commission has unanimously voted to close its seven-month investigation into the proposed $1.2 billion merger of office supply superstores Office Depot, Inc. and OfficeMax, Inc. and has issued a Commission statement detailing[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at the SelectUSA Investment Summit
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2013. Good morning. Thank you. Thank you. Good morning. Thank you. Thank you very, very much. Thanks so much. Thank you, Penny, for an extraordinary introduction. And based on that introduction, I accept the nomination. (Laughter.) I’m totally kidding. I’m out of that now; I’m out of[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel at the Anti-Defamation League Centennial Dinner
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2013. Abe, thank you. I am grateful for an opportunity to spend a special evening with all of you, each of you. It’s a privilege. It is a room – as I sat and listened and had an opportunity to renew old acquaintances and make new friends[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, October 31, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2013 – 12:45 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Take my picture. (Wearing Red Sox hat.) What a great night! And I was up late with my son. Congratulations to the Boston Red Sox, World Champions. And even if you’re not a Red Sox fan, you have to say[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, October 31, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry’s Travel Welcome OPCW Announcement that Syria’s Chemical Weapons Are Rendered Inoperable Purpose of Secretary Kerry’s Trip / Ending Civil War in Syria / Successful Egypt / Prevent Iran from Acquiring Nuclear Weapons / P5+1 Talks / Geneva 2 /[Read More…]
Senator Wyden Statement on Vote in Opposition to Intelligence Committee’s FISA Legislation
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2013. U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), a senior member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement on legislation reported today by the Intelligence Committee. “More and more Americans are saying that they refuse to give up their constitutionally guaranteed liberties for the[Read More…]
