U.S.-France Security Cooperation
The United States and France are long-standing allies and friends. Today, more than 232 years after the French Navy supported George Washington’s forces at Yorktown and nearly 70 years after…
U.S. Cooperation with France on Protecting the Environment, Building a Clean Energy Economy, and Addressing Climate Change
Building on our long history of working together to address global challenges, the United States intends to continue to deepen its cooperation with France to combat climate change, promote clean…
Student and Youth Exchange Programs between the United States and France
The United States and France have a long history of cultural exchange, dating back to the connections forged by Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson as two of the United States’…
U.S.-France Cooperation on Science and Technology
The United States and France have long collaborated on science and technology, which enhances the well-being of our citizens, promotes commercial innovation and economic growth, and advances the human condition…
National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking & Commercial Ban on Trade in Elephant Ivory
Today the United States announced a National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking. The Strategy will strengthen U.S. leadership on addressing the serious and urgent conservation and global security threat posed…
Press Conference by President Obama and President Hollande of France
REMARKS BY PRESIDENT OBAMA AND PRESIDENT HOLLANDE OF FRANCE IN JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE East Room 12:15 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon. Bon après-midi. Again, it’s a great honor to…
Expected Attendees at Tonight’s State Dinner
Below is a list of expected attendees at tonight’s State Dinner. Additional details about the State Dinner are available HERE. THE PRESIDENT and MRS. OBAMA HIS EXCELLENCY FRANÇOIS HOLLANDE, PRESIDENT…
Statement from the Press Secretary
Tonight’s vote is a positive step in moving away from the political brinkmanship that’s a needless drag on our economy. The American economy is moving forward, but there is much…
President Obama warns Russia of ‘costs’ if they invade Ukraine, aren’t sure of Russia intentions
President Obama has warned Russia of incurring costs if they consider a military intervention in the Ukraine as tensions rise with Vladimir Putin. In speaking of the crisis, Obama informed…
Remarks by the First Lady at a National Symposium on Veterans’ Employment in Construction, A Joining Forces Event
U.S. Department of Labor Washington, D.C. 11:35 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Thank you all. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. You all rest yourselves. It is a pleasure to…