CATEGORY: Speeches
Remarks by the President at Naturalization Ceremony
National Archives Washington, D.C. 11:56 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, good morning, everybody. Thank you Deputy Secretary Mayorkas, Judge Roberts, and Director Rodriguez. Thank you to our Archivist, David Ferriero, and everyone at the National Archives for hosting us here today in this spectacular setting. And to my fellow Americans, our newest citizens — I’m so excited. (Laughter.)... [Read more]
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on Guinea’s Presidential Election and Inauguration
The United States congratulates the people of Guinea for overcoming logistical challenges to participate in largely peaceful elections on October 11 that reflected the will of the Guinean people, who turned out in record numbers. We commend the elements of Guinean civil society that contributed to a successful election, including the religious and community leaders who consistently called for peace... [Read more]
Readout of the President’s Call with President Xi Jinping of China
President Obama spoke by phone last night with President Xi Jinping of China to express appreciation for the important role China played in securing an historic climate agreement in Paris on December 12. The two leaders recognized the important contributions of their joint announcement of climate targets in November 2014, their joint statement on climate in September 2015, and the close coordination... [Read more]
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Davutoglu of Turkey
The Vice President spoke again today with Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu regarding Turkey’s troop deployments in northern Iraq. The Vice President welcomed reports of the withdrawal of Turkish troops out of Camp Bashiqa as an important step to de-escalate recent tensions. The Vice President reiterated that any foreign military presence in Iraq must be with the full consent of the Iraq government.... [Read more]
Upcoming Guidance for First Lady Michelle Obama
In case you missed it: As part of the #BetterMakeRoom campaign, the First Lady and Jay Pharoah released a music video with CollegeHumor. WATCH As part of the Let Girls Learn initiative, last night on Project Runway: Junior the First Lady issued a surprise challenge for the young designers in collaboration with Lands’ End. Learn moreHERE. And check out the First Lady’s interview with the Financial... [Read more]
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Alan J. Kreczko, of Connecticut, to be a Member of the Internal Revenue Service Oversight Board for a term expiring September 14, 2019, vice Paul Cherecwich, Jr., resigned. Andrew Mayock, of Illinois, to be Deputy Director for Management, Office of Management and Budget, vice Beth F. Cobert. Edith Ramirez, of California, to be a Federal Trade Commissioner for the term... [Read more]
Readout of the President’s Call with President Francois Hollande of France
President Obama spoke by phone today with President Francois Hollande of France to thank and congratulate him and Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius for their leadership in achieving an historic climate agreement in Paris on December 12. President Obama accepted President Hollande’s appreciation for the U.S. leadership and commitment to addressing the challenges presented by climate change, and the... [Read more]
Readout of the President’s Call to President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil
President Obama spoke by phone today with President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil to thank and congratulate her and Environment Minister Izabella Teixeira for their leadership in achieving an historic climate agreement in Paris on December 12th. President Rousseff underscored the importance of the United States’ leadership in ensuring a successful outcome to the negotiations. Both Presidents agreed... [Read more]
Statement by the Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden On the Passing of Evelyn Lieberman
Jill and I are blessed that Evelyn Lieberman was our dear friend for thirty years. She was one of the wisest people we knew. Smart, funny. Gifted story teller. Trusted counselor. And devoted mentor to a generation of younger staffers—especially scores of women who have gone on to do incredible things. A former high school English teacher and child welfare advocate, Evelyn’s first job in government... [Read more]
Readout of the President’s Call with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
President Obama spoke by phone today with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to thank him for his leadership in achieving the historic climate agreement in Paris on December 12th. The Secretary-General emphasized the important leadership role that the United States played in achieving a successful agreement. The President and the Secretary-General underscored their commitment to work together... [Read more]
