FACT SHEET: U.S. Global Development Policy and Agenda 2030
President Obama’s Commitment to Global Development Building on Over a Half Century of U.S. Leadership 2015 is a pivotal year for global development. World leaders gathered in New York today…
Remarks by the President on Sustainable Development Goals
General Assembly Hall United Nations New York, New York 3:04 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon. Mr. Secretary General, fellow delegates, ladies and gentlemen. It is a great honor to…
Remarks by the President at DNC LGBT Gala
Gotham Hall New York, New York 5:57 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, New York! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, Democrats! Thank you, New York! (Applause.) Thank you. Everybody,…
MENSAJE SEMANAL: Desecha tus Medicamentos Recetados que Están Caducados o que No Son Necesarios
WASHINGTON, DC — En su mensaje semanal, en el “Día Nacional para el Desecho de Medicamentos Recetados” el Presidente habló sobre la importancia de prevenir y tratar el abuso de…
Statement by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on New PEPFAR Targets
We are at a pivotal moment in the global fight against HIV/AIDS. Globally, both new HIV infections and AIDS related deaths are down by more than 40 percent since their…
Statement by the National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on Recent Events in Burkina Faso
The United States congratulates the people of Burkina Faso for their success in defending Burkinabe democracy and reinstating the transitional government earlier this week. Burkinabe citizens again refused to accept…
Statement by the National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on Recent Events in Burkina Faso
The United States congratulates the people of Burkina Faso for their success in defending Burkinabe democracy and reinstating the transitional government earlier this week. Burkinabe citizens again refused to accept…
Weekly Address: Dispose of Your Expired and Unwanted Prescription Drugs
In this week’s address, on “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day,” the President spoke about the importance of preventing and treating substance use disorders. Overdoses from prescription pain medications kill thousands…
Remarks by the First Lady at Global Citizen Festival
Central Park New York, New York 8:31 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Good evening, everyone! (Applause.) Let’s give it up for the amazing Beyoncé! (Applause.) I am thrilled to be here…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras of Greece
President Obama spoke by phone today with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras of Greece to congratulate him on his party’s success in the September 20 elections. President Obama noted that the…