Statement by the President on the Casualties in Kunduz
On behalf of the American people, I extend my deepest condolences to the medical professionals and other civilians killed and injured in the tragic incident at a Doctors Without Borders…
Weekly Address: Congress Should Do its Job and Pass a Serious Budget
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President emphasized that we need to do everything we can to strengthen economic growth and job creation. This week, despite the fact…
A Brief Overview of Confucius and his Contributions to China
By Samuel Phineas Upham It would be difficult to condense Confucius’ entire life into just a few short paragraphs, but his contributions to Chinese culture are palpable, even today. Confucianism…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull of Australia
President Obama spoke by phone with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull of Australia yesterday primarily to discuss the ongoing Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to concluding…
Statement by the President on the U.S. Military Plane Crash in Afghanistan
Michelle and I extend our deepest condolences and sympathies to the families of the six U.S. Airmen and five contractors who lost their lives in a military plane crash in…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on Reports of Civilian Deaths in Yemen
We are deeply concerned about recent reports of civilians killed in Mokha, Yemen on September 28. We were also shocked and saddened by the deaths of the Yemen Red Crescent…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Todd C. Chapman – Ambassador to the Republic of Ecuador, Department…
Vice President Biden Statement on the Resignation of Secretary of Education Arne Duncan
Arne Duncan has been one of the best Secretaries of Education in our nation’s history. Over the past 7 years, he has been a dynamic leader who brings unparalleled energy…
Remarks by the President, Secretary Arne Duncan, and Dr. John King in Personnel Announcement
State Dining Room 3:38 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Please be seated, everybody. Good afternoon. Arne Duncan is one of my longest-serving Cabinet Secretaries, and he’s been a friend for a…
Press Conference by the President
State Dining Room 3:55 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I’m going to take a couple of questions from the press. But first, a few additional pieces of business. First of all,…