The White House
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 00:00
Freedom of expression and peaceful assembly are universal human rights. They are essential to a functioning democracy. And the Venezuelan government has an obligation to protect these fundamental freedoms.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 00:00
So I think the issues right now for the Venezuelan government have to do with establishing a dialogue with the Venezuelan people. This is not a U.S.-Venezuelan issue.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 00:00
I am continuing the national emergency with respect to Cuba and the emergency authority relating to the regulation of the anchorage and movement of vessels set out in Proclamation 6867 as amended by Proclamation 7757.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 - 08:54
Instead of standing on the side of freedom, justice, and equal rights for its people, today, regrettably, Ugandan President Museveni took Uganda a step backward by signing into law legislation criminalizing homosexuality.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - 00:00
The allegations against our diplomats by the Venezuelan government are baseless and false. And as we've long said, Venezuela's political future is for the Venezuelan people to decide.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - 00:00
We have maintained our security cooperation with Mexico. We are very pleased with the level of cooperation that we have with the Mexican government in addressing the narcotrafficking issue.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 11:02
As a country and a people, the United States has consistently stood for the protection of fundamental freedoms and universal human rights.
Monday, February 10, 2014 - 09:02
The situation in or in relation to Côte d'Ivoire, which has been addressed by the United Nations Security Council in Resolution 1572 of November 15, 2004, and subsequent resolutions, has resulted in the massacre of large numbers of civilians, widespread human rights abuses, significant political violence and unrest, and fatal attacks against international peacekeeping forces.
Friday, February 7, 2014 - 10:21
Press Secretary Jay Carney address the President's upcoming meeting with the President of Haiti.
Thursday, February 6, 2014 - 08:55
Press Secretary Jay Carney addresses the future of the chemical weapons deal with Syria.