It is my sorrowful duty to announce officially the death of George Herbert Walker Bush, the forty-first President of the United States, on November 30, 2018. President Bush led a great American life, one that combined and personified two of our Nation’s greatest virtues: an entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to public service. Our country ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 4 December, 2018 | Topics:
embassy, President of the United States
| Tags: Death of George H.W. Bush
State Department Washington, D.C. 11:17 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. I must say, that’s more spirit that I’ve heard from the State Department in a long time — many years. (Laughter.) We can say many years, and maybe many decades. It’s going to be a fantastic start, a fantastic day. And that spirit will ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 3 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, Press Releases
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Swearing-in Ceremony
Our history is rich with amazing stories of strong, courageous, and brilliant women. Since America’s founding, women have played an integral part in American innovation and productivity, while simultaneously raising generations of lively children and providing leadership in their local communities. Time and time again, women have demonstrated resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges. America’s ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 7 March, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, News, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Proclamations
January 30, 2018 U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. 9:10 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States, and my fellow Americans: Less than one year has passed since I first stood at this podium, in this majestic chamber, to speak on behalf of the American ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 31 January, 2018 | Topics:
News, Policy, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, State of the Union Address
World Economic Forum Congress Centre Davos, Switzerland January 26, 2018 PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you, Klaus, very much. It’s a privilege to be here at this forum where leaders in business, science, art, diplomacy, and world affairs have gathered for many, many years to discuss how we can advance prosperity, security, and peace. I’m here today ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 26 January, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, President of the United States, U.S. & Switzerland
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, WEF 2018
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary January 11, 2018 President Trump Announces Presidential Delegation to Switzerland to attend the World Economic Forum President Donald J. Trump today announced the Presidential Delegation that will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, from January 23 to January 26, 2018. The Honorable Steven Mnuchin, Secretary ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 12 January, 2018 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Political Affairs, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Rex Tillerson, World Economic Forum 2018
January 10, 2018, Bern – We are pleased to confirm that President Donald Trump will be attending this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos. The President welcomes the opportunity to advance his administration’s agenda with world leaders. The Embassy is looking forward to supporting the President at this year’s WEF, where he will be promoting ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 10 January, 2018 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, Press Releases
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, President Trump to attend WEF, WEF 2018
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Mr. Secretary General, Mr. President, world leaders, and distinguished delegates: Welcome to New York. It is a profound honor to stand here in my home city, as a representative of the American people, to address the people of the world. As millions of our citizens continue to suffer the effects of the devastating ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 20 September, 2017 | Topics:
News, Policy, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, United Nations General Assembly
President Donald J. Trump Proclaims March 2017 as Women’s History Month We are proud of our Nation’s achievements in promoting women’s full participation in all aspects of American life and are resolute in our commitment to supporting women’s continued advancement in America and around the world. America honors the celebrated women pioneers and leaders in ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 7 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Women's History Month
The White House Office of the Press Secretary February 28, 2017 U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States — (applause) — and citizens of America: Tonight, as we mark the conclusion of our celebration of Black ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 1 March, 2017 | Topics:
Key Officials, News, President of the United States
| Tags: Address to Congress, Donald J. Trump
President Trump delivered this inaugural address on January 20, 2017. THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, President Carter, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, fellow Americans, and people of the world: thank you. We, the citizens of America, are now joined in a great national effort to rebuild our country and restore its promise for all ...
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By U.S. Mission Switzerland | 23 January, 2017 | Topics:
News, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump, Speeches
