Background Briefing on the Launch of the Cybersecurity Framework
MS. LUCAS MAGNUSON: Hi, good morning, everyone. We’re just delighted today to launch the Cybersecurity Framework in an event at 1:00 p.m. This call will be to preview that event…
President Obama Signs South Carolina Emergency Declaration
Today, the President declared an emergency in the State of South Carolina and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from…
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 Batta – Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations, Department of Agriculture…
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 Batta – Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations, Department of Agriculture…
Remarks by President Obama and President Hollande of France at Arrival Ceremony
South Lawn 9:25 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Bonjour! That’s the extent of my French. (Laughter.) Few places in the world warm the heart like Paris in the…
Remarks by President Obama and President Hollande of France in Exchange of Toasts at State Dinner
South Grounds Tent 8:48 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good evening, everybody. Bonsoir! Please, have a seat. I have now officially exhausted my French. (Laughter.) Michelle and I are so honored…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Cyprus
President Obama and the United States welcome the meeting today of the two Cypriot leaders, Mr. Nicos Anastasiades and Mr. Dervish Eroglu, and the renewal of negotiations on a Cyprus…
President Obama Signs Georgia Emergency Declaration
Today, the President declared an emergency in the State of Georgia and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from a…
Statement of the President on the Retirement of Abraham Foxman
For decades, Abe Foxman has been a tireless voice against anti-Semitism and prejudice in all of its forms, always calling us to reject hatred and embrace our common humanity. Michelle…
United States-France Economic and Commercial Partnership
France is one of the United States’ largest and most important commercial partners. The strength of our economic relationship is based on extensive bilateral trade as well as substantial investment…