What Government Did Today

WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama spoke about his recent trip to Afghanistan, where he met with our brave troops and signed an historic agreement that will help put an end to the war.  The goal of defeating al Qaeda is within sight, we have killed Osama Bin Laden, and the President has now signed an agreement with Afghanistan that details a new relationship in which the Afghans will soon be responsible for the security of their nation. As we look towards that future, we must also focus on the type of nation our troops return to.  This is why the President called on Congress to take the money we are no longer spending at war, use half of it to pay down our debt, and use the other half to rebuild America.

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WEEKLY ADDRESS: A New Chapter in Afghanistan

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Press Briefing by Senior Administration Officials on Strategic Partnership Agreement between the United States and Afghanistan

8:15 P.M. AFT SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL:  So I'll just make a few comments and then turn it over to my colleague here.  President Obama is traveling to Afghanistan today to sign an historic S trategic Partnership Agreement between the United States and Afghanistan. And my colleague will describe that in a few moments

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Background Briefing by Senior Administration Officials on President Obama’s Trip to Afghanistan

As Prepared for Delivery – “Already, nearly half the Afghan people live in places where Afghan Security Forces are moving into the lead. This month, at a NATO Summit in Chicago, our coalition will set a goal for Afghan forces to be in the lead for combat operations across the country next year

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Excerpts of the President’s Address to the Nation from Afghanistan

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Remarks by the President and First Lady at Fort Stewart, Georgia

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Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden on Foreign Policy at a Camapaign Event

Release Time:  For Immediate Release Aboard Air Force One En Route Columbus, Ohio    12:52 P.M. EDT MR.

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Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney en route Columbus, Ohio, 3/22/12

Release Time:  For Immediate Release With the passing yesterday of King George Tupou V of Tonga, the United States has lost a friend and the people of Tonga have lost a visionary leader. Upon ascending to the throne, King George championed a process of peaceful democratization that led to the first majority elected Parliament of Tonga taking office in 2010.  As I said when I met with the King at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduation last spring, Tonga is one of the United States’ closest partners among the Pacific Island states and we are grateful for its role in Afghanistan, where Tonga makes an active contribution to the international coalition.  On behalf of all Americans, I extend my deepest condolences to the Queen Mother Halaevalu Mata’aho, the Royal Family, and the people of Tonga on the passing of King George Tupou V

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Statement by the President on the Passing of King George Tupou V of Tonga

Release Time:  For Immediate Release Today, President Obama and Prime Minister Cameron reaffirmed their commitment to continue close bilateral cooperation on global counterterrorism issues.  For decades, and especially since the attacks of September 11, 2001, the U.S. and UK have engaged in unprecedented and unparalleled information-sharing and cooperation to strengthen our joint resolve and effectiveness against terrorist threats.  Many of our joint achievements must remain secret, but we can acknowledge that day-to-day interaction by dedicated U.S.

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Joint Fact Sheet: U.S. and UK Counterterrorism Cooperation

Release Time:  For Immediate Release South Lawn 9:33 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Good morning, everyone. AUDIENCE:  Good morning! PRESIDENT OBAMA:  The storied relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is steeped in tradition.  And last night, as President, I shared with the Prime Minister a uniquely American tradition of bracketology.  (Laughter.)  March Madness.  He’s learned to appreciate one of our great national pastimes.  His team has told me he has decided to install a hoop at 10 Downing Street.  (Laughter.)  Today, we carry on another tradition — an official visit for one of our closest friends and our dearest allies.  Prime Minister Cameron, Mrs

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Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom at Arrival Ceremony