Tokyo, Japan–(ENEWSPF)–July 8, 2012. MODERATOR: (Via interpreter) Ladies and gentlemen, we would like to commence the press conference with Minister Gemba and Secretary Clinton. First of all Minister Gemba will speak, and then Secretary Clinton will follow. Minister, the floor is yours. FOREIGN MINISTER GEMBA: (Via interpreter) Thank you very[Read More…]
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Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton at the Tokyo Conference on Afghanistan
Tokyo, Japan–(ENEWSPF)–July 8, 2012. Thank you, Foreign Minister Gemba. We also thank Prime Minister Noda, Madam Ogata, and the Japanese Government not only for welcoming us here but for the great generosity and leadership Japan continues to show in helping Afghanistan move forward into the transformation decade. We also recognize[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Libya
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2012. On behalf of the American people, I extend my congratulations to the people of Libya for another milestone on their extraordinary transition to democracy. After more than 40 years in which Libya was in the grip of a dictator, today’s historic election underscores that the future[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton With Afghan President Hamid Karzai
Kabul, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2012. SECRETARY CLINTON: (In progress) – much, Mr. President. It’s wonderful being back in Afghanistan and to hear the birds, who are singing about the beautiful day here in Kabul. And I thank you so much for hosting me today and for your leadership and your vision[Read More…]
WEEKLY ADDRESS (Video/Text): Pushing Congress to Create Jobs, Keep College in Reach for Middle Class
Boardman, OH–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2012. Hi, everybody. I’m here in Ohio, where I’ve spent the past couple days talking with folks about our central challenge as a country – not just reclaiming all the jobs lost to the recession, but reclaiming the economic security that so many Americans have lost over[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at the Signing of the Transportation and Student Loan Interest Rate Bill
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2012 – 5:25 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Thank you. Everybody, please have a seat. I apologize for keeping you waiting a little bit, and I hope everybody is staying hydrated — (laughter) — because it is hot. Welcome to the[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton at the Friends of the Syrian People Ministerial Meeting
Paris, France–(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2012. Thank you very much, and thanks to the Government of France for hosting this. I want to support what Minister Davutoglu just said, because the Friends of Syria has been a very useful device to build pressure against the Syrian regime and to build international support[Read More…]
Mitt Romney: ‘America Can Do Better And This Kick In The Gut Has Got To End’
Wolfeboro, NH–(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2012 Click Here To Watch Mitt Romney Discuss The June Unemployment Report MITT ROMNEY: “American families are struggling. There is a lot of misery in America today, and these numbers understate what people are feeling and the amount of pain which is occurring in middle-class America. Not[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at a Campaign Event, July 6, 2012
Poland, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2012 – 10:55 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Ohio! (Applause.) How’s it going, Poland? Well, it is good to be here. Everybody have a seat. It is good to be here in Poland. (Applause.) A couple of people I just want to acknowledge. First of all, give Dan[Read More…]
Statement by Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers Alan Krueger on the Employment Situation in June
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2012. While the economy is continuing to heal from the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, much more remains to be done to repair the damage from the financial crisis and deep recession that followed. It is critical that we continue the policies that build an[Read More…]
