Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2013. Remarks As Prepared for Delivery I speak to you tonight from Washington, D.C. The state of our economy is tenuous but our people remain the greatest example of freedom and prosperity the world has ever known. People say America is exceptional. I agree, but it’s not[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2013. State of the Union Response, as Prepared for Delivery Good evening. I’m Marco Rubio. I’m blessed to represent Florida in the United States Senate. Let me begin by congratulating President Obama on the start of his second term. Tonight, I have the honor of responding to his State of the Union address on behalf[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2013 – 9:15 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, fellow citizens: Fifty-one years ago, John F. Kennedy declared to this chamber that “the Constitution makes us not rivals for power but partners for progress.” (Applause.) “It is my task,” he said,[Read More…]

This is an enhanced video of the 2013 State of the Union address delivered by President Barack Obama on February 12, 2013. The festivities, if you will, surrounding the actual State of the Union Address itself begin at approximately 4:08:00. The first four hours are pretty interesting, particulary the tour[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing NORTH KOREA Nuclear Test / Secretary’s Calls / UN Security Council Consultations / Working Closely with China / Concern about Proliferation Activities SYRIA Opposition Coalition President Open to Contact with Assad Regime Yesterday’s Bombing at Turkish Border Chemical Weapons / Dialogue with[Read More…]

IRELAND–(ENEWSPF)–12 Feb. 2013 NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen is in Dublin on 12-13 February 2013 to meet Irish leaders and European Union defence ministers, in the first visit of any NATO Secretary General to Ireland. Ireland joined the Partnership for Peace in 1999, and has contributed to the NATO-led[Read More…]

BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–12 February 2013. We condemn in the strongest terms the test by North Korea of a nuclear weapon, conducted in flagrant violation of relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions. This irresponsible act, along with the December missile launch, poses a grave threat to international and regional peace, security and stability.[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–12 February 2013 – The Security Council and top United Nations officials have strongly condemned the nuclear test carried out by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), warning that it constitutes a threat to international peace and security. Following an emergency closed-door session, the Council said the test[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2013. Good morning, everyone. The UN Security Council, as you know, just met to discuss North Korea’s highly provocative nuclear test. Countries around the world, including every member of the Security Council, agreed that this test was an extremely regrettable act that further undermines international peace and[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2013. The President spoke to Republic of Korea President Lee Myung-bak this morning to consult and coordinate on the response to North Korea’s announced nuclear test.  The two leaders condemned this highly provocative violation of North Korea’s international obligations.  They agreed to work closely together, including at[Read More…]