NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–16 September 2013 – A United Nations team probing the possible use of chemical weapons in Syria has found “clear and convincing evidence” that Sarin gas was used in an incident that occurred on 21 August in the Ghouta area on the outskirts of Damascus. The report, delivered to[Read More…]
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Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu After Their Meeting, Sept. 15, 2013
Jerusalem–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2013. PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU: Mr. Secretary, John, a pleasure to welcome you again in Jerusalem. I very much appreciate the fact that you’re here today. You’ve got a lot on your plate. Despite that busy schedule of yours, you took the time to come to Jerusalem. It’s deeply[Read More…]
Statement from President Obama on the 50th anniversary of the 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing in Birmingham, Al
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2013. Today, we remember Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley who were killed 50 years ago in the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing. That horrific day in Birmingham, Alabama quickly became a defining moment for the Civil Rights Movement. It galvanized Americans all[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call to Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2013. Today, the President called Governor John Hickenlooper to receive an update on the situation in Colorado and express his concern for the citizens impacted by the historic flooding, including those individuals still missing. The President expressed his condolences to the families and friends who lost a[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on U.S.-Russian Agreement on Framework for Elimination of Syrian Chemical Weapons, Sept. 14, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2013. I welcome the progress made between the United States and Russia through our talks in Geneva, which represents an important, concrete step toward the goal of moving Syria’s chemical weapons under international control so that they may ultimately be destroyed. This framework provides the opportunity for[Read More…]
White House Weekly Address: Pursuing a Diplomatic Solution in Syria, Sept. 14, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2013. This week, when I addressed the nation on Syria, I said that – in part because of the credible threat of U.S. military force – there is the possibility of a diplomatic solution. Russia has indicated a new willingness to join with the international community in[Read More…]
Framework for Elimination of Syrian Chemical Weapons, Sept. 14, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2013. Taking into account the decision of the Syrian Arab Republic to accede to the Chemical Weapons Convention and the commitment of the Syrian authorities to provisionally apply the Convention prior to its entry into force, the United States and the Russian Federation express their joint determination[Read More…]
Senator Wyden Statement on Daimler Trucks North America’s Announcement of New Corporate Headquarters in Portland, Oregon
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2013. U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) issued the following statement on today’s announcement by Daimler Trucks North America that it will build a new headquarters building in Portland, create 400 new jobs and invest in workforce education. “Daimler Trucks North America could have located its headquarters anywhere[Read More…]
Statements by Secretary of State John Kerry, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, and UN Special Envoy Lakhdar Brahimi after Meeting, Sept. 13, 2013
Geneva, Switzerland–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2013. SECRETARY KERRY: Let me just say to everybody that we will not – we will each make a very brief statement. We’ll not be taking questions at this time. And we apologize for that, but we need to get back to the conversations that we’re having[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, September 13, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing AFGHANISTAN Condemnation of Attack at U.S. Consulate in Herat / Details Reconciliation SYRIA Secretary’s Ongoing Meetings in Geneva with SR Brahimi and FM Lavrov UN Report Potential UN Security Resolution Geneva II INDIA Domestic Politics / Visa Application INDIA/PAKISTAN Bilateral Relations BANGLADESH[Read More…]
