White House Press Releases

• Published on August 17, 2017 - 14:04 GMT

  

  Remarks by the Vice President on Advancing Prosperity and Economic Growth in the Western Hemisphere

  Intercontinental Santiago Santiago, Chile 7:40 P.M. (Local)   THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Well, thank you, Tom, Guillermo Carey, Kathy Barclay, Minister Muñoz, Minister Rebolledo, Minister Cespedes, Minister Krauss, Ambassador Valdez, elected officials, …

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• Published on August 17, 2017 - 14:03 GMT

  

  Readout of the Vice President's Meeting with President Michelle Bachelet of Chile

  Vice President Mike Pence met today with the President of Chile, Michelle Bachelet, at the La Moneda Presidential Palace in Santiago. The two leaders celebrated the strong commercial ties, diplomatic engagement and regional security cooperation that define …

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• Published on August 16, 2017 - 21:12 GMT

  

  Fact Sheet: Donald J. Trump and Attorney General Sessions Stand Up Against Lawless Sanctuary Cities

  PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP AND ATTORNEY GENERAL SESSIONS STAND UP AGAINST LAWLESS SANCTUARY CITIES “It’s time to support our police, to protect our families, and to save American lives.”—President Donald J. Trump PROTECTING AMERICANS NO MATTER WHERE THEY …

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• Published on August 16, 2017 - 21:00 GMT

  

  President Donald J. Trump Signs H.R. 2210 and H.R. 3218 into Law

  On Wednesday, August 16, 2017, the President signed into law: H.R. 2210, which designates the community living center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Butler Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, as the Sergeant Joseph George Kusick VA Community …

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• Published on August 16, 2017 - 19:43 GMT

  

  Remarks by the Vice President and President Bachelet of Chile in a Joint Press Conference

  La Moneda Palace Santiago, Chile PRESIDENT BACHELET:  (As interpreted.)  Mr. Vice President of the United States of America, Mr. Michael Richard Pence, and distinguished delegation, Mr. Foreign Minister Heraldo Muñoz, representatives of the diplomatic …

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• Published on August 16, 2017 - 14:10 GMT

  

  Readout of Second Lady Karen Pence’s visit to Cartagena, Colombia

  The White House Office of the Second Lady For Immediate Release August 14, 2017 Upon arrival in Cartgena Sunday afternoon, Second Lady Karen Pence enjoyed a beautiful walking tour through the Old City of Cartagena. After the tour, Mrs. Pence proceeded to …

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• Published on August 16, 2017 - 14:10 GMT

  

  President Trump Announces Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Kazakhstan to attend the 2017 Astana Expo

  The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 15, 2017 President Donald J. Trump today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Kazakhstan to attend the EXPO International Fair on “Future Energy …

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• Published on August 16, 2017 - 14:10 GMT

  

  President Donald J. Trump Announces Appointment of Cameron Quinn as Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Department of ...

  The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 15, 2017 Cameron Quinn of Virginia has been appointed Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties at the Department of Homeland Security.  Ms. Quinn previously served in the Office …

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• Published on August 16, 2017 - 14:10 GMT

  

  Readout of Second Lady Karen Pence’s Visit to Buenos Aires, Argentina

  The White House Office of the Second Lady For Immediate Release August 16, 2017 Today, Second Lady Karen Pence started the day with a visit to INECO Foundation, a neurological clinic specializing in treating neurologic and psychiatric disorders. There, she …

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• Published on August 15, 2017 - 22:44 GMT

  

  Presidential Executive Order on Establishing Discipline and Accountability in the Environmental Review and Permitting Process for ...

  EXECUTIVE ORDER - - - - - - -  ESTABLISHING DISCIPLINE AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PERMITTING PROCESS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of …

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• Published on August 15, 2017 - 22:44 GMT

  

  Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Works to Rebuild America's Infrastructure

  PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP WORKS TO REBUILD AMERICA’S INFRASTRUCTURE “Crumbling infrastructure will be replaced with new roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, and railways gleaming across our very, very beautiful land.” – President Donald J. Trump MODERNIZING …

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• Published on August 15, 2017 - 22:14 GMT

  

  Remarks by President Trump on Infrastructure

  Trump Tower New York, New York 3:58 P.M. EDT   THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody.  Great to be back in New York with all of our friends, and some great friends outside the building, I must tell you.  I want to thank all of our distinguished guests who are …

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• Published on August 15, 2017 - 21:08 GMT

  

  Remarks by Vice President Pence to the Argentine and Latin American Business Community

  La Bolsa de Comercio de Buenos Aires Buenos Aires, Argentina 3:41 P.M. Local ET VICE PRESIDENT PENCE:  Thank you, Chargé Cooney, Minister Faurie, Hector Orlando, elected officials, distinguished leaders in the business community, and honored guests.  It is …

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• Published on August 15, 2017 - 21:08 GMT

  

  Readout of the Vice President's Meeting with President Mauricio Macri of Argentina

  Vice President Mike Pence met today with President Mauricio Macri of Argentina at the Quinta de Olivos Presidential Office in Buenos Aires. On behalf of President Trump, Vice President Pence recognized President Macri for pursuing a bold reform agenda and …

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• Published on August 15, 2017 - 19:31 GMT

  

  Remarks by Vice President Pence and President Macri of Argentina in Joint Press Conference

  Quinta de Olivos Buenos Aires, Argentina PRESIDENT MACRI:  (As interpreted.)  Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.  And thank you joining us on a special morning.  I would like to welcome and thank the Vice President of the United States for this official …

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• Published on August 15, 2017 - 15:55 GMT

  

  Notice Regarding the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Export Control Regulations

  The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 15, 2017 NOTICE - - - - - - - CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY  WITH RESPECT TO EXPORT CONTROL REGULATIONS On August 17, 2001, the President issued Executive Order 13222 …

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• Published on August 15, 2017 - 14:35 GMT

  

  Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Telephone Call with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan

  President Donald J. Trump spoke today with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan.  The two leaders exchanged views on the growing threat from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), including the DPRK’s most recent threats to United States and …

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• Published on August 15, 2017 - 14:35 GMT

  

  Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India

  President Donald J. Trump spoke yesterday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to congratulate the 1.2 billion citizens of India, who will celebrate 70 years of freedom and independence on August 15. The leaders resolved to enhance peace and …

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• Published on August 14, 2017 - 23:21 GMT

  

  WTAS: Praise President Donald J. Trump's Memorandum on Chinese Trade Practices

  Gen. Herbert "Hawk" Carlisle USAF (ret.), President and CEO, National Defense Industrial Association: “China’s theft of our intellectual property has had a significant impact on our national security and our economic productivity, the very basis …

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• Published on August 14, 2017 - 23:21 GMT

  

  President Donald J. Trump Announces Appointment of Tomas J. Philipson as a Member of the Council of Economic Advisors

  The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release August 14, 2017 Tomas J. Philipson of Illinois has been appointed as a Member of the Council of Economic Advisors. Dr. Philipson is an economist who holds the Daniel Levin Chair in Public …

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