Statement by President Barack Obama on Egypt
As I have said since the Egyptian Revolution, the United States supports a set of core principles, including opposition to violence, protection of universal human rights, and reform that meets…
Readout of the President’s Phone Call with Chancellor Merkel of Germany
President Obama spoke by phone today with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, who offered condolences on the tragic deaths of 19 firefighters in Arizona. The President and the Chancellor discussed…
Readout of the President’s call with President Morsy of Egypt
President Obama called President Morsy on Monday, July 1, to convey his concerns about recent developments in Egypt. The President told President Morsy that the United States is committed to…
Op-Ed by Vice President Joe Biden in The Financial Times: Let Croatia lead the Balkans into the EU
The following op-ed by Vice President Joe Biden appeared today in print in The Financial Times. Let Croatia lead the Balkans into the EU Every country that binds itself to…
Statement by the President on the passing of Former Congressman William H. Gray III
Bill Gray was a trailblazer, proudly representing his beloved Philadelphia in Congress for over a decade as the first African-American to chair the Budget Committee and to serve as the…
President Obama Signs Iowa Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Iowa and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…
Remarks by President Obama at Ubungo Symbion Power Plant
Ubungo Plaza, Symbion Power Plant Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 10:58 A.M. EAT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good morning, everybody. Please have a seat. It is wonderful to be here with President Kikwete.…
Remarks by First Lady Michelle Obama and First Lady Laura Bush in a Conversation at the African First Ladies Summit
Serena Hotel Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 9:56 A.M. SAT MS. ROBERTS: What a great occasion, and what a tremendous honor for me to be here. Thank you so very, very…
Statement by the President on the Wildfire in Arizona
Yesterday, nineteen firefighters were killed in the line of duty while fighting a wildfire outside Yarnell, Arizona. They were heroes — highly-skilled professionals who, like so many across our country…
Readout of President Obama’s Call with Australian Prime Minister Rudd and former Prime Minister Gillard
Earlier today from Air Force One, the President called Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and former Prime Minister Julia Gillard of Australia. In his call with Prime Minister Rudd, the President…