The White House
Monday, April 20, 2009 - 00:00
"As neighbors, we have a responsibility to each other and to our citizens. And by working together, we can take important steps forward to advance prosperity, security, and liberty." President Barack Obama, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago,
Monday, April 20, 2009 - 00:00
At the Port of Spain in Trinidad and Tobago where leaders from virtually every nation in the hemisphere gathered, President Obama addressed the opening ceremony of the Summit of the Americas on Friday night
Monday, April 20, 2009 - 00:00
I think everybody recognizes that we come together at a critical moment for the people of the Americas. Our well-being has been set back by a historic economic crisis. Our safety is endangered by a broad range of threats. But this peril can be eclipsed
Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 00:00
Mr. Gibbs: Well, you know, as I've characterized this before, first and foremost it is to reengage, it is to listen, to learn, and to help lead. I think the topics that are on the docket in many ways are very similar for both the summit and for the trip t
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - 00:00
The Administration has released the names of three Mexican organizations against which the President has decided to impose sanctions pursuant to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act (the "Kingpin Act") (21 U.S.C. 1901-1908, 8 U.S.C. 118
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 - 00:00
Today Press Secretary Robert Gibbs was joined by Senior Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs at the National Security Council Dan Restrepo -- who spoke in Spanish -- in announcing a change in US policy towards Cuba at the Daily Press Briefing
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 - 00:00
We are joined by three folks here who will be speaking on the record about the President's upcoming trip to Mexico and Trinidad and Tobago./ So we anticipate that our friends in the region, with whom we've always had a spirited discussion about Cuba, will
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 - 00:00
Today, President Obama has directed that a series of steps be taken to reach out to the Cuban people to support their desire to enjoy basic human rights and to freely determine their country’s future.
Monday, April 13, 2009 - 00:00
President Obama spoke with Prime Minister Patrick Manning of Trinidad and Tobago today to thank him for his efforts in preparing to host the upcoming Fifth Summit of the Americas.
Monday, April 13, 2009 - 00:00
President Obama spoke with President Garcia of Peru to express his desire to deepen our bilateral relationship and work together to advance shared goals.