Statement by the President on the Passing of Edward Brooke
Michelle and I were saddened to learn of the passing of former Senator Edward Brooke. Senator Brooke led an extraordinary life of public service, including his time in the U.S.…
Statement by the President on the Passing of Stuart Scott
I will miss Stuart Scott. Twenty years ago, Stu helped usher in a new way to talk about our favorite teams and the day’s best plays. For much of those…
Readout of the President’s Call with President Caid Essebsi of Tunisia
President Obama called President Beji Caid Essebsi of Tunisia today to congratulate him on his victory in Tunisia’s first presidential election under its new constitution. The President commended Tunisians for…
FACT SHEET: U.S.–Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue
This morning, the Vice President is hosting the Mexican government for the second meeting of the U.S.-Mexico High-Level Economic Dialogue (HLED) in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. HLED is a…
Joint Statement: United States-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue
When President Barack Obama and President Enrique Peña Nieto announced the creation of the United States-Mexico High-Level Economic Dialogue (HLED) in May 2013, they established a new strategic vision for…
President Obama Announces his Intent to Nominate Allan R. Landon to Serve on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Allan R. Landon to serve on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Allan R. Landon…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan on Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa O. Monaco’s Meeting with Prince Khaled bin Bandar bin Abdalaziz Al Saud
Today, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa Monaco met with Prince Khaled bin Bandar bin Abdalaziz Al Saud, the Head of Saudi Arabia’s General Intelligence Presidency,…
Statement by the President on the Attack in France
I strongly condemn the horrific shooting at the offices of Charlie Hebdo magazine in Paris that has reportedly killed 12 people. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Alfred H. Bennett, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas, vice Kenneth M. Hoyt, retired. Armando Omar Bonilla,…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Ashton B. Carter, of Massachusetts, to be Secretary of Defense, vice Charles Timothy Hagel. Allan R. Landon, of Utah, to be a Member of the…