Office of the Press Secretary
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 09:16
Press Secretary Jay Carney addresses the U.S.'s dealing with Russia on Syria and Ukraine, El Chapo's capture in Mexico with U.S. support, violence in Venezuela, and the human rights situation in Uganda.
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.
Wednesday, February 5, 2014 - 08:47
Press Secretary Jay Carney criticizes press restrictions in Egypt, but refuses to say whether aid could be cut because of journalist arrests in the country.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014 - 10:50
Press Secretary Jay Carney addresses the president's upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia, the possibility of changes to the U.S.'s Syria policy, and the chemical weapons destruction process in Syria.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - 08:13
So, even as we aggressively pursue terrorist networks – through more targeted efforts and by building the capacity of our foreign partners – America must move off a permanent war footing.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014 - 07:05
Press Secretary Carney addresses the ongoing negotiations in Geneva between Syrian government delegation representatives and members of the Syrian coalition, as well as reports that Abdel Fattah el-Sisi will run for the Egyptian Presidency and growing security concerns over the Sochi Olympics in Russia.
Friday, January 24, 2014 - 13:14
I welcome today’s signing of a cessation of hostilities agreement in South Sudan, which is a critical first step toward building a lasting peace. Now, South Sudan’s leaders need to work to fully and immediately implement the agreement and start an inclusive political dialogue to resolve the underlying causes of the conflict.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 13:59
This press briefing addresses nuclear negotiation with Iran, human rights abuses in Syria, and bilateral security agreements with Afghanistan
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 13:08
The White House is pleased to announce that the United States will host the first U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, DC on August 5 and 6, 2014. President Obama looks forward to welcoming leaders from across the African continent to the Nation’s Capital to further strengthen ties with one of the world’s most dynamic and fastest-growing regions.