SYRIA–(ENEWSPF)–17 June 2012.  The chief United Nations observer in Syria has appealed to the parties to enable civilians trapped by the escalating violence to leave conflict zones. “The parties must reconsider their position and allow women, children, the elderly and the injured to leave conflict zones, without any preconditions and[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2012.  Editor’s Note: Greece’s center-right, pro-bailout New Democracy party was handed a narrow victory today. “We congratulate the Greek people on conducting their election in this difficult time. We hope this election will lead quickly to the formation of a new government that can make timely progress on[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2012. “Rodney King was a symbol of civil rights and he represented the anti-police brutality and anti-racial profiling movement of our time. It was his beating that made America focus on the presence of profiling and police misconduct. I recently spent time with him on the release[Read More…]

SYRIA–(ENEWSPF)–16 June 2012.  The United Nations observer mission in Syria has suspended its activities owing to an intensification of armed violence across the country over the past 10 days, its chief announced today. “This escalation is limiting our ability to observe, verify, report as well as assist in local dialogue[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2012. It was with great regret that I learned of the passing of Crown Prince Nayif bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia. For decades, Crown Prince Nayif served as Minister of the Interior and dedicated himself to the security of Saudi Arabia as well as[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2012. Over the last few weeks, I’ve been talking a lot about America’s economic future.  I’ve told you how I believe we should go about creating strong, sustained growth; how we should pay down our long-term debt in a balanced way; and most of all, what we[Read More…]

SYRIA–(ENEWSPF)–15 June 2012.  The head of the United Nations Supervision Mission in Syria (UNSMIS) today warned that escalating violence in the Middle Eastern country is hampering the ability of UN observers to carry out their work. “Violence, over the past 10 days, has been intensifying, again willingly by the both[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 15, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA Talks with Russia / Post-Assad Transition Implementation of Kofi Annan’s Plan / UNSC DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton Will Accompany President at G-20 SYRIA Comments by Major General Mood / UN Monitors TURKEY Ambassador Ford Meeting with Syrian Opposition EGYPT Parliament Dissolution /[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 15, 2012. Every day, ordinary Americans make extraordinary contributions to the well-being of our children and the strength of our Nation by answering one of life’s greatest callings — parenthood. Morning, noon, and night, they dedicate themselves to their sons and daughters, expressing a love that knows neither[Read More…]

 Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 15, 2012 –  2:09 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everybody.  This morning, Secretary Napolitano announced new actions my administration will take to mend our nation’s immigration policy, to make it more fair, more efficient, and more just — specifically for certain young people sometimes called “Dreamers.” These[Read More…]