Statement by the Vice President on the Death of Lee Kuan Yew
Jill and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Singapore’s founding father, Lee Kuan Yew. Lee was a visionary leader who spearheaded Singapore’s economic growth and helped…
FACT SHEET: President Obama to Announce New Steps to Attract Foreign Investors and Create Jobs through the Continued Expansion of the SelectUSA Initiative
The United States is the bright spot in the global economy, further proof that the President’s middle class economic agenda is working. More than 12 million jobs have been created…
White House Announces 2015 Easter Egg Roll Talent Line-up and Program
WASHINGTON – Today the White House announces the talent line-up, program, and activities for the 2015 White House Easter Egg Roll, a tradition in its 137th year and the largest…
White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough Remarks As Prepared at J Street Annual Conference
As Prepared for Delivery — Good afternoon, everybody. Thank you, Alex, for your very kind introduction. It’s great to be here at J Street with so many friends who are…
Readout of the President’s Phone Call with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong
Yesterday evening President Obama spoke with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to express his and the First Lady’s condolences and the condolences of the American people on the death…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan on National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice’s Meeting with Moaz al-Khatib
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met yesterday with Moaz al-Khatib, former President of the Syrian Opposition Coalition. Mr. Khatib offered his perspective on the path to a political solution…
U.S.-Afghanistan Joint Statement
President Barack Obama welcomed Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah, and the accompanying Afghan delegation to Washington from March 22-26, 2015. The…
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: · Kathleen Ann Doherty – Ambassador to the Republic of Cyprus,…
Readout of the President’s Call with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany
The President spoke today with Chancellor Merkel of Germany concerning the crash of Germanwings flight 9525. He expressed his condolences and those of the American people for the tragic loss…
Readout of the President’s Call with President Mariano Rajoy of Spain
The President called Spanish President Rajoy today about the crash of Germanwings flight 9525. The President conveyed his condolences and those of the American people to Spain and to the…