Remarks by the President at Medal of Freedom Ceremony
East Room 5:19 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Thank you. Everybody please have a seat. Everybody have a seat. Well, welcome to the White House, everybody. A bunch…
Readout of the President’s Call with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey
The President spoke today by phone with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to discuss Turkey’s downing of a Russian aircraft. The President expressed U.S. and NATO support for Turkey’s…
Readout of the President’s National Security Council Meeting on ISIL
President Obama today convened his National Security Council to discuss the response to recent terrorist attacks by ISIL. The President was briefed that there is currently no specific, credible threat…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call With Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff
The Vice President spoke with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff today about the importance of achieving an ambitious climate agreement at the upcoming 21st Conference of the Parties climate change summit…
FACT SHEET: Burundi Executive Order
President Obama today issued a new Executive Order (E.O.) declaring a national emergency with respect to the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on Burundi
Today President Obama issued a new Executive Order imposing sanctions against persons who have contributed to the ongoing crisis in Burundi. This Executive Order provides the authority to block the…
Upcoming Guidance for First Lady Michelle Obama
Tune In: On Thursday, November 26th, Broadway at The White House will air at 8:00 PM ET on TLC. Click HERE for more information. Friday, November 27, 2015 The White…
Readout of the Vice President’s Remarks to the Ambassadors of the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL at the Department of State
Today, the Vice President addressed the Ambassadors of the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL at the Department of State. The Vice President expressed his sincere condolences to the friends and…
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of the Republic of Singapore After Bilateral Meeting
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2:56 P.M. MYT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it’s a great pleasure to spend some time with Prime Minister Lee and the delegation from Singapore…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Passing of Former Republic of Korea President Kim Young-sam
On behalf of the American people, we send our heartfelt condolences to the people of the Republic of Korea for the passing of former President Kim Young-sam. President Kim led…