Statement by the President
America’s businesses have created 10 million jobs over the last 54 months – the longest stretch of uninterrupted private sector job growth in our nation’s history – and we should…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Signing of a Political Agreement Regarding the Electoral Crisis in Afghanistan
The United States applauds presidential candidates Dr. Abdullah Abdullah and Dr. Ashraf Ghani for signing an agreement on the formation of a government of national unity. Signing this political agreement…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the One-Year Anniversary of the Westgate Mall Attack in Nairobi, Kenya
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the horrific al-Shabaab terrorist attack at the Westgate Shopping Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, which killed 67 innocent people and wounded some 200 others. We…
Readout of the President’s Calls with Dr. Ghani and Dr. Abdullah of Afghanistan
The President spoke with Dr. Ashraf Ghani and Dr. Abdullah Abdullah earlier today to congratulate them on concluding their agreement for a government of national unity and safeguarding the first…
Weekly Address: The World Is United in the Fight Against ISIL
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President thanked Congress for its strong bipartisan support for efforts to train and equip Syrian opposition forces to fight ISIL. This plan…
President Obama and the First Lady to Travel to New York, NY
Washington, DC – On Tuesday, September 23, the President and the First Lady will travel to New York City for the 69th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).…
Remarks by the President at “It’s On Us” Campaign Rollout
East Room 12:14 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to the White House, everybody. And thank you to Joe Biden not just for the introduction, not just for being a great…
Remarks by the President at DNC Women’s Leadership Forum
Marriott Marquis Hotel Washington, D.C. 3:43 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. (Applause.) Thank you! Thank you so much! All right, everybody, have a seat. Have a seat. (Applause.) Thank…
Statement by the President on the Results of the Scottish Referendum
We welcome the result of yesterday’s referendum on Scottish independence and congratulate the people of Scotland for their full and energetic exercise of democracy. Through debate, discussion, and passionate yet…
Obama Administration Launches Second Promise Zone Competition to Create Economic Opportunity in High-Poverty Communities
Today, the Administration is launching the competition to designate the next round of Promise Zones, part of the President’s plan to create a new pathway to the middle class by…