Information on White House Christmas 2013
The theme for the White House Christmas 2013 is Gather Around, a celebration of coming together with loved ones at this special time of year, and of the stories behind…
Remarks by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice at the Global Fund Congressional Breakfast
Good morning everyone. Thank you very much Michael for your introduction. Thank you Mark for your extraordinary leadership. Distinguished members of Congress, thank you for all you have done to…
Remarks to the Press by Vice President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan
PRIME MINISTER ABE: (As interpreted.) I am very much delighted to welcome Vice President Biden here in Japan after meeting in Singapore in July. We had discussion in a candid…
Remarks by President Obama and President Santos of Colombia After Bilateral Meeting
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it’s wonderful to welcome President Santos back to the White House. This is not his first visit, but it is the first time that I’m able to…
Remarks by the President on the Affordable Care Act
THE PRESIDENT: Thanks to Monica, thanks to everybody standing behind me, and thanks for everybody out there who cares deeply about this issue. Monica’s story is important because for all…
Fact Sheet on United States-Japan Global Cooperation: Meeting Modern Challenges
The United States and Japan are dedicated to working together to advance human security, economic prosperity and political stability throughout the world. During their meeting on December 3rd in Tokyo,…
Background Briefing by Senior Administration Officials on Vice President Joe Biden’s Trip to Asia
SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: On background, senior administration officials. You can direct quote us. So with that understanding, I’ll just give you a couple minutes at the top and then I’m…
The United States and Colombia – Strategic Partners
Today President Barack Obama hosted Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos at the White House. Their visit underscored the close ties between the United States and Colombia, founded upon shared democratic…
The President’s Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative
Today, via video message broadcast to 150 youth and dignitaries gathered in Manila, Philippines, President Obama announced the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI). Recognizing that over 65 percent of…
Obama signs key defense policy law, transfer of Guantanamo Bay detainees easier
Obama has signed a defense policy law that relaxes restrictions on the transfer of detainees at the military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to other countries. In crediting Congress for…