What Government Did Today

"If true, this would be yet another serious violation of Iran’s clear obligations under multiple UN security council resolutions, and another example of Iran choosing to isolate itself. The international community has made clear that Iran has rights, but with those rights come responsibilities. As the overwhelming IAEA board of governors vote made clear, time is running out for Iran to address the international community’s growing concerns about its nuclear program."

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Statement by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on Reports About Iran's Nuclear Program

Last week, the President made important progress in showing US leadership and building international consensus on two key priorities – Iran’s nuclear program, and global climate change.  On Iran, the sustained US effort to build international consensus took another step forward, as the IAEA Board of Governors sent a strong and clear message that the international community is united against Iran’s continued defiance. On climate change, the President demonstrated America’s commitment to global action, while at the same time convinced key countries like China and India to pledge to take mitigation actions to reduce their carbon emissions. This progress is a result of the President’s recent trip to Asia, and his policy of global engagement.

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Obama’s Leadership Leads to Progress on Iran, Climate Change

Last week, the President made important progress in showing US leadership and building international consensus on two key priorities – Iran’s nuclear program, and global climate change.  On Iran, the sustained US effort to build international consensus took another step forward, as the IAEA Board of Governors sent a strong and clear message that the international community is united against Iran’s continued defiance. On climate change, the President demonstrated America’s commitment to global action, while at the same time convinced key countries like China and India to pledge to take mitigation actions to reduce their carbon emissions.

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Obama’s Leadership Leads to Progress on Iran, Climate Change

Vice President Biden spoke today to Iraqi leaders to commend them for working together to find a solution to the election law impasse.  He encouraged them to finalize an arrangement that would be fair to all sides and that would allow national elections, as desired by the Iraqi people and as outlined in Iraq’s constitution.

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Readout of Vice President Biden's Calls Today with Iraqi Leaders

Vice President Biden spoke today to Iraqi leaders to commend them for working together to find a solution to the election law impasse.  He encouraged them to finalize an arrangement that would be fair to all sides and that would allow national elections, as desired by the Iraqi people and as outlined in Iraq’s constitution.

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Readout of Vice President Biden's Calls Today with Iraqi Leaders

We are deeply saddened by the terrible loss of life and injuries resulting from the reported derailment of a train between Moscow and Saint Petersburg. As authorities investigate the circumstances of this tragedy, our hearts go out to the families of those who lost loved ones, and we wish a speedy recovery to the injured. 

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Statement by the Press Secretary on the Train Derailment in Russia

On Monday, November 30, the President will meet with Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd at the White House.  Australia is an important ally of and partner with the United States in addressing the many common regional and global challenges we face.  During their meeting the two leaders will confer on a range of issues including Afghanistan and climate change in the run-up to Copenhagen.

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Visit by Australian Prime Minister Rudd

Today’s overwhelming vote at the IAEA’s Board of Governors demonstrates the resolve and unity of the international community with regard to Iran’s nuclear program. It underscores broad consensus in calling upon Iran to live up to its international obligations and offer transparency in its nuclear program. It also underscores a commitment to strengthen the rules of the international system, and to support the ability of the IAEA and UN Security Council to enforce the rules of the road, and to hold Iran accountable to those rules.  Indeed, the fact that 25 countries from all parts of the world cast their votes in favor shows the urgent need for Iran to address the growing international deficit of confidence in its intentions

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Statement from White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on today's IAEA vote

"The United States is deeply concerned about reports of additional charges facing Kian Tajbakhsh, an Iranian-American scholar who has been detained in Iran without access to an independent lawyer since July 9, 2009. The charges against Mr. Tajbakhsh are baseless, and his original sentence on October 20 was an outrage.

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Statement from White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on Kian Tajbakhsh

WASHINGTON – In the midst of these challenging times for our nation, President Barack Obama used his weekly address to express gratitude to America’s military men and women and their families, and give thanks for our nation’s many blessings.  He also discussed the steps his administration is taking to repair the damaged economy, so that next Thanksgiving, Americans across the country can give thanks for a brighter and stronger economy. The audio and video will be available at 6:00am Thursday, November 26, 2009 at www.whitehouse.gov . Prepared Remarks of President Barack Obama Weekly Address Thursday, November 26, 2009 For centuries, in peace and in war, in prosperity and in adversity, Americans have paused at this time of year to gather with loved ones and give thanks for life’s blessings.

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Weekly Address: President Obama Delivers Thanksgiving Greeting