Dec 31 2009
10:36 A.M. HAST SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Good morning, everybody. Thanks for coming by and allowing us to come by
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Background Briefing by Senior Administration Official, 12/31/09
Dec 31 2009
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Background Briefing by Senior Administration Official, 12/31/09
Dec 31 2009
10:36 A.M. HAST SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Good morning, everybody. Thanks for coming by and allowing us to come by. I think you just saw in the note we sent out, the President had a series of phone calls this morning to update on the reviews, also to discuss the ongoing enhanced security measures and to discuss just as a general matter our state of continued vigilance on homeland security and counterterrorism efforts.
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Background Briefing by Senior Administration Official, 12/31/09
Dec 31 2009
10:36 A.M. HAST SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Good morning, everybody. Thanks for coming by and allowing us to come by.
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Background Briefing by Senior Administration Official, 12/31/09
Dec 31 2009
10:36 A.M. HAST SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Good morning, everybody. Thanks for coming by and allowing us to come by.
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Background Briefing by Senior Administration Official, 12/31/09
Dec 31 2009
Esta mañana, hablé con John Brennan sobre las conclusiones preliminares de las consultas en curso que dispuse con respecto a las fallas humanas y sistémicas previas al atentado terrorista frustrado el día de Navidad, y nuestros esfuerzos a nivel de gobierno de estar en alerta continua en materia de seguridad nacional y medidas antiterroristas. En otra llamada, hablé con la secretaria Napolitano para recibir la más reciente información sobre el análisis de capacidad de detección por el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional y la intensificación de medidas de seguridad que están en vigor desde el incidente del día de Navidad.
Dec 31 2009
This morning, I spoke with John Brennan about preliminary assessments from the ongoing consultations I have ordered into the human and systemic failures that occurred leading up to the attempted act of terrorism on Christmas Day and about our government-wide efforts at continued vigilance on homeland security and counterterrorism efforts. In a separate call, I spoke with Sec
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Statement from the President on Preliminary Assessments from Reviews Ordered on the Christmas Day Incident
Dec 31 2009
The United States expresses dismay at reports that authorities in Moscow prevented Russian citizens from exercising their right to assemble peacefully. In particular, the United States notes with concern the detention of protestors, including prominent human rights defender Lyudmila Alekseyeva, and reports of their mistreatment by authorities while in custody. Freedom of speech and assembly are universal rights that all governments should recognize and defend. The United States stands with those dedicated to promoting these human rights.
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Statement by National Security Council Spokesman Mike Hammer on the Detention of Human Rights Activists in Russia
Dec 31 2009
Earlier this morning, the President sent this message to the CIA workforce in relation to yesterday’s attack in Khost Province, Afghanistan: To the men and women of the CIA: I write to mark a sad occasion in the history of the CIA and our country.
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Message from the President to the CIA Workforce
Dec 30 2009
The people of the United States join Indonesians in mourning the death of former President Abdurrahman Wahid. A pivotal figure in Indonesia’s transition to democracy, President Wahid will be remembered for his commitment to democratic principles, inclusive politics, and religious tolerance. He worked for peace and prosperity for all Indonesians, and he sought to be a bridge between people of different faiths. We extend our deepest condolences to former President Wahid’s family and to the people of Indonesia.
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Statement by the Press Secretary on the Death of Former Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid