Remarks by the President at Roundtable with Business Leaders
Roosevelt Room 12:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, I just had the opportunity to meet with CEOs from across the country who are acting on climate change. Historically, when you…
Statement by the President on the Adoption of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
Today marks an important milestone toward preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and ensuring its nuclear program is exclusively peaceful going forward. On this Adoption Day of the Joint…
MENSAJE SEMANAL: Trabajando por una Reforma Significativa del Sistema de Justicia Penal
WASHINGTON, DC – En su mensaje semanal, el presidente recalcó los problemas de nuestro sistema de justicia penal. Nuestro país está enfrentando un ciclo vicioso de pobreza, crimen, y encarcelaciones…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Working for Meaningful Criminal Justice Reform
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President highlighted the problems in our criminal justice system. Our country faces a vicious cycle of poverty, criminality, and incarceration that traps…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 2835, S. 986, S. 1300, S. 2078
On Friday, October 16, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 2835, the “Border Jobs for Veterans Act of 2015,” which requires the Department of Homeland Security to: (1) consider…
Readout of the President’s Call with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
President Obama spoke today by phone with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to discuss recent developments in the Middle East. They agreed that…
Remarks by President Obama and President Park of the Republic of Korea in Joint Press Conference
East Room 2:10 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Annyong haseyo. Good afternoon. Last year in Seoul, President Park welcomed me to the Blue House. Today, it’s a pleasure to welcome her…
FACT SHEET: 25 Years of Hispanics Fulfilling America’s Future
The strength of America’s education system is undoubtedly connected to the academic success of Latinos. With the shift in demographics taking place in our nation’s schools, securing an adequate and…
FACT SHEET: Obama Administration and Private-Sector Leaders Announce Ambitious Commitments and Robust Progress to Address Potent Greenhouse Gases
President Obama believes that no challenge poses a greater threat to future generations than climate change, and his Administration is committed to taking responsible steps to ensure that we leave…
FACT SHEET: Administration Announces New Workforce and Economic Revitalization Resources for Communities through POWER Initiative
As part of President Obama’s effort to assist communities negatively impacted by changes in the coal industry and power sector, today the Administration is announcing 36 awards totaling $14,546,457 for…