Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Phillip H. Cullom, of Illinois, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense, vice Sharon E. Burke, resigned. Swati A. Dandekar, of Iowa, to be United…
Remarks by President Obama in Meeting on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Manila, Philippines 12:20 P.M. PHT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I want to welcome all the leaders and trade ministers who are here. This marks our first gathering…
Remarks by the President at CEO Summit
Makati Shangri-La Manila, Philippines 10:20 A.M. PHT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. Everybody, please have a seat. Well, good morning. AUDIENCE: Good morning. PRESIDENT…
Trans-Pacific Partnership Leaders Statement
We, the Leaders of Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, United States, and Vietnam, met today to mark the conclusion of negotiations on the…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of President Francois Hollande of France
President Obama will host President Francois Hollande of France for a meeting in the Oval Office on Tuesday, November 24, in the wake of the horrific terrorist attacks in Paris…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call With Iraqi Kurdistan Regional President Masoud Barzani
The Vice President spoke with Iraqi Kurdistan Regional President Masoud Barzani to congratulate him on the Kurdish Peshmerga success against ISIL in Sinjar. The two leaders noted that this operation…
Upcoming Guidance for First Lady Michelle Obama
Friday, November 20th Hampton Roads, VA * 3:30 PM ET – First Lady Michelle Obama will join the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) for FNV Live!, an event featuring…
Readout of the White House Call with Governors
Today, the White House hosted a call with a bipartisan group of 34 governors from across the country to provide information about existing refugee admissions policies and security screening measures.…
Remarks by President Obama and President Aquino of the Republic of the Philippines after Bilateral Meeting
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Manila, Philippines 9:12 A.M. PHT PRESIDENT AQUINO: I’m honored to welcome our very good friend, President Barack Obama, and his delegation to the Philippines. Prior to…
Remarks by President Obama After Touring the BRP Gregorio del Pilar
Manila Harbor Manila, Philippines 2:51 P.M. PHT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon, everybody. It is wonderful to be back in the Philippines. And I want to thank Secretary Gazmin, General Iriberri,…