BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–October 23, 2013. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHUCK HAGEL: Good afternoon. The NATO [North Atlantic Treaty Organization] defense ministers have just concluded a positive and productive series of meetings. A key focus has been on laying the groundwork for next year’s NATO summit, which will enable NATO leaders to set priorities[Read More…]
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Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan After Bilateral Meeting
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 23, 2013 – 4:16 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: It’s a great pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Sharif to the Oval Office. He was reminding me that the last time he visited here was quite some time ago, and we’re glad to have him back after a historic election[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Phone Call with Chancellor Merkel of Germany
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 23, 2013. Today, President Obama and Chancellor Merkel spoke by telephone regarding allegations that the U.S. National Security Agency intercepted the communications of the German Chancellor. The President assured the Chancellor that the United States is not monitoring and will not monitor the communications of Chancellor Merkel. The[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, October 23, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSFP)–October 23, 2013 – 1:14 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I appreciate your patience. Busy day, as almost every day is here at the White House. Before I get to your questions, I had a couple of things I wanted to say to you. And[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, October 22, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2013 – 12:50 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for being here today. Before I go to our regular briefing, I have with me as a guest, Jason Furman, who’s the President’s chairman — rather the Chairman of the President’s Council of[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at a Press Availability After the London 11 Ministerial Meeting
LONDON–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2013. SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody. Thank you for your patience. It’s a great privilege to be back in London and to be here with all of my fellow ministers who are part of the so-called London 11, which has been the principal support group and organizing entity[Read More…]
Amnesty International Report Concludes USA Must Be Held to Account for Drone Killings in Pakistan
UK–(ENEWSPF)–22 October 2013. Pakistan through drone attacks, some of which could even amount to war crimes, Amnesty International said in a major new report released today. The report, “’Will I be next?’ US drone strikes in Pakistan”, is one of the most comprehensive studies to date of the US drone[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, October 22, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing COUNTERTERRORISM Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch Reports Pakistan / U.S.-Pakistan Relationship Iraq / Counterterrorism Cooperation SAUDI ARABIA U.S.-Saudi Arabia Relationship SYRIA Continued U.S. Engagement / Aid Status of Syrian Embassy in U.S. IRAN U.S.-Iran Relationship / Under Secretary Sherman / P5+1[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call with President Hollande of France, Oct. 22, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2013. The President spoke today with President Hollande of France. The United States and France are allies and friends, and share a close working relationship on a wide range of issues, including security and intelligence. The President and President Hollande discussed recent disclosures in the press –[Read More…]
Marijuana Legalization Returns to Center Stage in Maine
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 22, 2013. By Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director Earlier this year, we came within just 4 votes on the floor of the Maine House of Representatives on legislation that would have put marijuana legalization before state voters this fall. While that effort fell short, voters in the city[Read More…]
