Toast Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Abe at State Dinner
State Dining Room 8:14 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Michelle and I are honored to welcome you to the White House as we host our friends, Prime Minister and Mrs. Abe,…
Remarks by the President Celebrating the 2015 National Teacher of the Year
Rose Garden 11:30 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to the White House, everybody. Please have a seat. This is one of my favorite days because it gives us a chance…
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice Remarks at the Arab American Institute’s Annual Kahlil Gibran Gala Washington, D.C.
Good evening everyone. It’s wonderful to be back at the Kahlil Gibran Gala. I had the honor of attending five years ago, when I wished the Arab American Institute a…
U.S-Japan Joint Statement on the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
Japan and the United States reaffirm our commitment to seek the peace and security of a world without nuclear weapons and to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). We commit to…
U.S.-Japan Joint Vision Statement
Today the United States and Japan honor a partnership that for seven decades has made enduring contributions to global peace, security, and prosperity. In this year which marks 70 years…
President Obama Announces his Intent to Nominate Peter V. Neffenger to lead the Transportation Security Administration
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Vice Admiral Peter V. Neffenger as Assistant Secretary for the Transportation Security Administration at the Department of Homeland…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Peter V. Neffenger, of Ohio, to be an Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security, vice John S. Pistole, resigned.
Expected Attendees at Tonight’s Japan State Dinner
Expected Attendees at Tonight’s Japan State Dinner Below is a list of expected attendees at tonight’s Japan State Dinner. Additional details about the State Dinner are available HERE. THE PRESIDENT…
President Obama Signs a Disaster Declaration for the Federated States of Micronesia
The President today declared a disaster under the Compact of Free Association between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia,…
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Abe of Japan in Joint Press Conference
Rose Garden 12:10 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good morning, everybody. Please have a seat. Good afternoon. Konnichiwa. Once again, it is an honor to welcome my partner and friend, Prime…