The Hague, The Netherlands–(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2014 – 12:48 P.M. CET PRESIDENT OBAMA: (In progress)– We have made incredible strides over these past several decades, and I know that President Xi and I are both committed to continuing to strengthen and build a new model of relations between our countries. I[Read More…]
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Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands After Bilateral Meeting
Amsterdam, The Netherlands–(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2014 – 10:49 A.M. CET PRIME MINISTER RUTTE: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Netherlands. Welcome to Amsterdam. And, Barack, welcome to this very special location. We are standing here on historic grounds, surrounded by the finest paintings that Holland has produced and only a stone’s[Read More…]
Q+A with First Lady Michelle Obama in China
CHINA–(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2014. This weekend, Caixin Online published a Q+A with First Lady Michelle Obama about her visit to China from March 19-26, 2014. View Mrs. Obama’s Q+A in English HERE; view Mrs. Obama’s Q+A in Chinese HERE. Excerpts below: Caixin: Why is the main focus of your trip “the[Read More…]
Joint Statement on Countries Free of Highly Enriched Uranium (HEU)
NETHERLANDS–(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2014. Today, twelve nations agreed upon a joint statement marking the elimination of highly enriched uranium from within their borders. We welcome this statement and the leadership role these nations are playing in a growing global trend away from highly enriched uranium in civilian uses. Statement by Leaders[Read More…]
Joint Statement by the United States and Italy on the 2014 Nuclear Security Summit
NETHERLANDS–(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2014. Italy and the United States of America are pleased to announce that they have jointly completed the removal of approximately 20 kilograms of excess highly enriched uranium (HEU) and separated plutonium from Italy. At the 2012 Nuclear Security Summit, Italy and the United States pledged to work[Read More…]
Joint Statement by President Obama and Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo of Belgium on the 2014 Nuclear Security Summit
NETHERLANDS–(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2014. Belgium and the United States of America are pleased to announce that they have jointly completed the removal of a significant amount of excess highly enriched uranium (HEU) and separated plutonium from Belgium. At the 2012 Nuclear Security Summit, Belgium and the United States pledged to[Read More…]
Joint Statement by the Leaders of Japan and the United States on Contributions to Global Minimization of Nuclear Material
Recalling the history of Japan-U.S. bilateral collaboration on advanced nuclear activities as well as the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) conclusion that all nuclear materials in Japan stay in peaceful activities; Recalling Japan-U.S. cooperation including through the Global Threat Reduction Initiative (GTRI) which strengthened nuclear security worldwide by reducing sensitive[Read More…]
Joint Statement by the United States and the Netherlands on Climate Change and Financing the Transition to Low-Carbon Investments Abroad
NETHERLANDS–(ENEWSPF)–March 24, 2014. The Netherlands and the United States share a common interest in urgent action to address global climate change. We affirm the importance of reaching a global climate change agreement in 2015 that can attract broad and ambitious participation. The agreement should reflect the continuous evolution of capabilities[Read More…]
Edgar’s Place Coffee House to Host Songwriter Heather Styka on April 12
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 23, 2014. Edgar’s Place Coffee House will proudly present Heather Styka on Saturday, April 12 at 8 p.m. Edgar’s Place Coffee House is located in the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. Chicago-bred, Maine-based songwriter Heather Styka’s tunes have a vintage familiarity, but[Read More…]
Attorney General Schuette Seeks Emergency Stay, Appeal of Federal Court Ruling Striking Down Marriage Amendment to Michigan Constitution
LANSING—(ENEWSPF)—March 23, 2014. Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette on Friday announced he has filed an emergency request for stay and appeal of a federal judge’s ruling striking down Article 1 Section 25 of the Michigan Constitution, also known as the Marriage Amendment. The amendment was approved by 2.7 million Michigan[Read More…]
