Statement by President Obama
For
the past four years, I have relied on Caroline Atkinson, most recently
as my Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economics, as
we've navigated pressing challenges to the global economy. As my
representative at the G-7 and G-20, she played a key role in
coordinating our response to international financial crises, worked with
our allies to devise and implement targeted economic sanctions to
advance our national security goals, played a vital role in our economic
engagements with China, and helped to achieve breakthrough agreements
on climate that will strengthen our economy and our security. I've
relied on, and benefited from, Caroline’s knowledge and judgment and, as
she concludes her tenure on my national security team, I am deeply
appreciative of her service.
I
am grateful that Caroline's work will be carried on by Adewale “Wally”
Adeyemo, who has served in my administration since 2009. At the Treasury
Department, he was part of the team that helped coordinate our response
to the global recession, laying the foundation for renewed growth at
home and abroad. He helped establish the Consumer Financial Protection
Bureau, and he's been our point person on a range of international
economic issues, including negotiations on strong currency agreements
around the Trans Pacific Partnership. I will be calling on Wally's
intellect, judgment and dedication as we sustain America's global
economic leadership, which reinforces our national security, and as we
work with allies and partners around the world to create jobs and
opportunity for all our people.
Source: The White House, Office of the Press Secretary
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