Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Travel to Sweden
Before traveling to Russia, the President will travel to Stockholm, Sweden, on September 4 and 5. Sweden is a close friend and partner to the United States. Sweden plays a…
Statement by Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes on the Expiration of the Ban on Imports from Burma
Today, in light of the July 28 expiration of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act’s (BFDA) ban on imports from Burma, the President issued an Executive Order that repeals the…
Letter — Prohibiting Certain Imports of Burmese Jadeite and Rubies
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) I hereby report that I have issued an Executive Order (the “order”) pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et…
Statement by the President on the Occasion of Eid al-Fitr
Michelle and I send our warmest greetings to Muslims celebrating Eid al-Fitr here in the United States and around the world. During the past month, Muslims have honored their faith…
Readout of President Obama’s Call with Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey
President Obama spoke by phone today from California with Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey, at the Prime Minister’s request, about developments in Syria and Egypt. The President and Prime Minister…
Readout of the President’s Call with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta
President Obama called President Kenyatta today to offer United States support following a major fire at Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The President also commemorated this day, the 15th anniversary…
Remarks by the President in Q and A with Spencer Rascoff, CEO of Zillow
Hilton Woodland Hills Los Angeles, California 10:01 A.M. PDT MR. RASCOFF: Welcome, and thank you for joining us today. Zillow is honored to host this unprecedented event and connect homeowners,…
Remarks by the President at Camp Pendleton, CA
Hangar 6 West Camp Pendleton, California 12:45 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Marines! (Oorah!) Hello, Camp Pendleton! (Oorah!) It is great to be here, at the home of the 1st…
Interview of the President by Jay Leno, The Tonight Show
NBC Studios Burbank, California 4:34 P.M. PDT Q Welcome the President of the United States — Barack Obama. (Applause.) Welcome back, sir. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. It’s good to be…
Statement by the President on the 15th Anniversary of the Embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania
Today marks the 15th anniversary of al-Qaeda’s terrorist attacks against the U.S. Embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, which killed innocent Americans and Africans. On this day,…