Speech Archive, News, Pictures of Barack Obama, Speeches
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President spoke to the need for meaningful criminal justice reform in America. America faces a cycle of poverty, criminality, and incarceration that…
I applaud the Democrats and Republicans who came together this morning to pass a responsible, long-term budget agreement that reflects our values, grows our economy and creates jobs. This agreement…
President Obama today spoke by phone with Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi to discuss the political and security situation in Iraq and underscore the United States’ enduring support for Iraq…
Via Conference Call 2:21 P.M. EDT MS. ROSHOLM: Hi, I’m Joanna. I’m the First Lady’s Press Secretary, and I want to thank you all for joining this on-the-record call today…
WASHINGTON, DC- En su mensaje semanal, el presidente habló sobre la necesidad de una reforma significativa de la justicia penal en los Estados Unidos. Estados Unidos enfrenta un ciclo de…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Alaska and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by…
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: In accordance with section 506A(a)(3)(B) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, as amended (AGOA) (19 U.S.C. 2466a(a)(3)(B)), I am providing notification of…
Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa O. Monaco and Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor Avril D. Haines met yesterday with human rights…
On Thursday, October 29, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 3819, the “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015,” which (1) extends through November 20, 2015, authority and funding for…
President Obama spoke today by phone with Amir Tamim bin Hamad al Thani of Qatar. Regarding the situation in Syria, they reaffirmed the importance of close cooperation to establish the…