Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2013. SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the Ben Franklin Room here in the State Department. And of course, let me warmly welcome the Foreign Minister here for the first time in this new capacity on behalf of the new Government of Japan. Before we[Read More…]
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Remarks by President Obama and Vice President Biden on Gun Violence
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 16, 2013 – 11:52 A.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Before I begin today, let me say to the families of the innocents who were murdered 33 days ago, our heart goes out to you. And you show incredible courage — incredible courage — being here. And the President[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, January 14, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing MALI U.S. Consultations with French U.S. Consultations with ECOWAS Embassy in Bamako remains open Timing of Elections SOMALIA Support of Hostage Rescue Effort Visit to U.S. by new Somali President SRI LANKA Impeachment of Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake DEPARTMENT Secretary Testimony on[Read More…]
Mayor Bloomberg Delivers Opening Address at Johns Hopkins University Summit on Reducing Gun Violence in America
Releases “Access Denied,” a New Report on Efforts by Gun Lobby to Suppress Data and Research Funding on Gun Violence Baltimore, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2013. The following are Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s remarks as delivered this morning at the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland: “Thank you,[Read More…]
Press Gaggle by Secretary Panetta en route to Lisbon, Portugal
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 14, 2013. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE LEON E. PANETTA: How you doing? Good. All right. Are we ready? (UNKNOWN): We’re ready. SEC. PANETTA: Okay. Let me just — let me say a few words about the trip and then just open it up to your questions. (Laughter.) Maybe. (Laughter.) [Read More…]
News Conference by President Obama, January 14, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2013 – 11:39 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Please have a seat, everybody. Good morning. I thought it might make sense to take some questions this week, as my first term comes to an end. It’s been a busy and productive four years. And I expect the same[Read More…]
Syria: Army Using New Type of Cluster Munition
Rocket Attacks and Explosive Remnants Cause Civilian Casualties Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2013. Syrian forces are using notoriously indiscriminate rockets that contain explosive submunitions. Evidence indicates that Syrian forces used BM-21 Grad multi-barrel rocket launchers to deliver cluster munitions in attacks near the city of Idlib in December 2012 and in[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood and Rock the Vote to Host Inauguration Party Featuring Delta Rae, Q-Tip
High Energy Americana Band, Legendary Recording Artist to Join Celebration of the Power of Young Americans WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2013. As Americans gather to celebrate the second inauguration of President Barack Obama, Planned Parenthood and Rock the Vote will host a party celebrating the power of young people featuring a performance[Read More…]
President Reif Writes to MIT Community Regarding Aaron Swartz
BOSTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2013. At 4:15 p.m. today, MIT President L. Rafael Reif emailed the following message to the MIT community. To the members of the MIT community: Yesterday we received the shocking and terrible news that on Friday in New York, Aaron Swartz, a gifted young man well known and[Read More…]
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Ending the War in Afghanistan and Rebuilding America
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2013. Hi, everybody. This week, I welcomed President Hamid Karzai to the White House to discuss the way ahead in Afghanistan. And today, I want to update you on how we will end this war, bring our troops home, and continue the work of rebuilding America. Over[Read More…]
