The White House
Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 00:00
And in the United States, we recognize our responsibilities. We understand that much of the root cause of violence that's been happening here in Mexico, for which many so Mexicans have suffered, is the demand for illegal drugs in the United States.
Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 00:00
We've put more boots on that border than at any time in our history, and illegal crossings are down by nearly 80 percent from their peak in 2000. But we've got more to do - not just to secure the border but to fix an immigration system that is badly brok
Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 00:00
I've emphasized that although I understand why there's been a great focus over the last several years on security issues -- security is important. It's very hard to create a strong economy when people are personally feeling insecure.
Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 00:00
FY 2012's $135 million commitment to CARSI represented a 33 percent increase over 2011 funding, and the Administration has requested $161.5 million in FY 2014.
Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 00:00
For 2012, the United States committed $437 million to Central America to support nutrition, health, education, agriculture, women’s entrepreneurship, the protection of workers' rights, the elimination of child labor, construction of transportation infra
Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 00:00
Esta semana, el presidente se sintio muy orgulloso de visitar a Mexico por cuarta vez durante su presidencia y poder reunirse con lideres centroamericanos en Costa Rica.
Friday, May 3, 2013 - 00:00
I'm not interested in militarizing the struggle against drug trafficking. This is a law enforcement problem. And if we have effective law enforcement cooperation and coordination, and if we build up capacity for countries in Central America, then we can
Friday, May 3, 2013 - 00:00
Number one, we need to think about investments in our infrastructure -- roads, bridges, border crossings, customs, electricity grids; all of which can allow for more trade, more growth, more jobs.
Thursday, May 2, 2013 - 00:00
We asked Ben Rhodes, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications, to preview the upcoming trip and some of the issues the President would be discussing in his meetings
Thursday, May 2, 2013 - 00:00
President Obama reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to work in partnership with Mexico on the security challenges facing both countries.