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President Obama visits the "Pride of Midtown" Firehouse, Engine 54, Ladder 4, Battalion 9 / AP Image

President Obama in New York City

"What happened on Sunday, because of the courage of our military and the outstanding work of our intelligence, sent a message around the world, but also sent a message here back home that when we say we will never forget, we mean what we say..."

- President Barack Obama

Remarks by the President on Osama Bin Laden / White House Image

President Obama on the Death of Bin Laden

“For over two decades, bin Laden has been al Qaeda’s leader and symbol, and has continued to plot attacks against our country and our friends and allies. The death of bin Laden marks the most significant achievement to date in our nation’s effort to defeat al Qaeda.”

- President Barack Obama

A newspapers vendor reads in a street in Cairo / AP Photo/Khalil Hamra

World Press Freedom Day 2011

“Each day, journalists still face violent physical abuse, arbitrary detentions, and even death. We have lost far too many of these brave men and women in recent weeks. We remember them today, just as we remember all those who risk their lives daily in the service of fundamental human rights.”

- Ambassador Susan E. Rice

AP Image / Syrian protestors march in funeral procession for slain activists

Statement by President Obama on the Violence in Syria

“The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the use of force by the Syrian government against demonstrators. This outrageous use of violence to quell protests must come to an end now. We regret the loss of life and our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the victims, and with the Syrian people in this challenging time.”

- President Barack Obama

Soldier in Sri Lanka / AP Image

Accountability and Reconciliation in Sri Lanka

“We strongly support the Secretary General’s call for the Sri Lankan authorities to respond constructively to the report and underscore our belief that accountability and reconciliation are inextricably linked.”

- Ambassador Susan E. Rice

Representing the United States at the United Nations

Fri, May 06

Europe: "The Cornerstone of our Engagement with the World": profound changes of the last two decades, our transatlantic relationship remains essential

Mon, May 02

Osama Bin Laden Dead: We give thanks for the men who carried out this operation

Fri, April 22

A Statement by President Obama on Syria: Syrian people have called for the freedoms that all individuals around the world should enjoy

05/10/11 Remarks at an Open Security Council Debate on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict; Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Rosemary A. DiCarlo
05/09/11 Remarks at an Open Security Council Debate on Bosnia and Herzegovina; Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Rosemary A. DiCarlo
05/04/11 Remarks During a Security Council Briefing on Libya and the International Criminal Court; U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Susan E. Rice, U.S. Mission to the United Nations
05/03/11 Statement on World Press Freedom Day; U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Susan E. Rice, U.S. Mission to the United Nations

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