Statement by the President on the Situation in Ukraine and Gaza
South Lawn 11:16 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. I want to make a brief statement about the tragedy in Ukraine. Before I do, though, I want to note…
Remarks by the President at Signing of Executive Order on LGBT Workplace Discrimination
East Room 10:39 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to the White House, everybody. I know I’m a little late. But that’s okay because we’ve got some big business to do…
Remarks by the President at My Brother’s Keeper Town Hall
Walker Jones Education Campus Washington, D.C. 12:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Give it up for Chris Paul. (Applause.) Everybody have a seat. Chris was saying he…
Remarks by the President at Presentation of the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Ryan Pitts
East Room 3:11 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Welcome to the White House. Please be seated, please be seated. For our forces in Afghanistan, the battle of Wanat…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel
President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke again this morning by phone, their second call in three days to discuss the situation in Gaza. The President discussed Israel’s ongoing military…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Abbott of Australia
This evening, President Obama spoke again with Australian Prime Minister Abbott to discuss Malaysia Airlines flight 17. The President and Prime Minister reiterated their agreement that there must be a…
Weekly Address: Equipping Workers with Skills Employers Need Now and for the Future
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President discussed the importance of ensuring that the economic progress we’ve made is shared by all hardworking Americans. Through his opportunity agenda,…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk
Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk to discuss bilateral relations, the tragedy with Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, and the situation in eastern Ukraine. The…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Extension of Iran Nuclear Talks
Over the past year, the United States – in coordination with the European Union and our P5+1 partners – has undertaken an unprecedented diplomatic effort with the Islamic Republic of…
Readout of the President’s Call with Chancellor Merkel of Germany
President Obama and Chancellor Merkel spoke by phone today to discuss the latest information regarding the tragic downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. They expressed condolences for the German and…