Office of the Press Secretary
Friday, January 17, 2014 - 13:40
Press Secretary Jay Carney addresses the president's conversation with certain senators regarding the Iran nuclear deal and the release of Benghazi Senate intelligence report.
Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 11:59
At the same time, the policy promotes restraint, both by the United States and other suppliers, in transfers of weapons systems that may be destabilizing or dangerous to international peace and security.
Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 11:57
Press Secretary Jay Carney addresses a potential oil deal between Russia and Iran and Iran's behavior since signing of the nuclear deal.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - 12:19
The new policy provides greater clarity and transparency with respect to U.S. goals for arms transfers and on the criteria used to make arms transfer decisions.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - 12:15
Press Secretary Jay Carney address the nuclear deal with Iran, possible new sanctions against Iran, U.S. efforts on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, discussions with the Syrian opposition regarding the Geneva II meetings, conditions on aid to Egypt in the 2014 omnibus bill, and the Banghazi investigation.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 - 15:01
Press Secretary Jay Carney addresses the interim deal with Iran, the White House's position on new sanctions, the administration's work with Congress on Iran, President Biden's trip to Israel, PM Maliki's responsibility for the clashes in Anbar, the travel warning to Mexico, and U.S. aid to Egypt in the budget bill.
Tuesday, December 31, 2013 - 08:33
The United States remains deeply concerned by the fragile situation in South Sudan. We continue to urge President Salva Kiir and former Vice President Riek Machar to take immediate steps to end the current conflict, and we welcome their agreement to send representatives to Addis Ababa for talks mediated by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development in the coming days.
Sunday, December 22, 2013 - 08:33
In my report to the Congress of December 19, 2013, I provided information on the deployment of U.S. forces to support the security of U.S. personnel and our Embassy in South Sudan. I am providing this additional report, consistent with the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93-148), to help ensure that the Congress is kept fully informed on U.S. military activities in South Sudan.
Thursday, December 19, 2013 - 09:15
In recent weeks, government affiliated armed groups and independent militias have committed shocking and horrific atrocities against innocent civilians in the Central African Republic (CAR). The CAR faces extraordinary challenges to restore security and to ensure protection of the civilian population.
Wednesday, December 18, 2013 - 12:14
I am providing this supplemental consolidated report, prepared by my Administration and consistent with the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93-148), as part of my efforts to keep the Congress informed about deployments of U.S. Armed Forces equipped for combat.