Category: 2015

Kenyan State House Nairobi, Kenya 2:50 P.M. EAT PRESIDENT KENYATTA:  Mr. President, once again, on a more formal basis, let me take this opportunity on behalf of my government, the people of the Republic of Kenya, to really warmly welcome you to Kenya on this visit that is alongside the GES meeting that we both…

AT STATE DINNER Kenyan State House Nairobi, Kenya 10:21 P.M. EAT PRESIDENT KENYATTA:  Thank you very much, Amina.  And I appreciate your sentiments.  President Barack Obama, President Mwai Kibaki, our distinguished visitors, distinguished guests:  Let me begin once again, as I have said severally since the start of this visit, on behalf of the people…

Kenyan State House Nairobi, Kenya 4:46 P.M. EAT PRESIDENT KENYATTA:  Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.  Let me begin by saying that we have had an excellent afternoon where we’ve had very frank and, indeed, very fruitful discussions with President Obama on a variety of issues of mutual interest both to Kenya and the United States.…

Kenyan State House Nairobi, Kenya 4:46 P.M. EAT PRESIDENT KENYATTA:  Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.  Let me begin by saying that we have had an excellent afternoon where we’ve had very frank and, indeed, very fruitful discussions with President Obama on a variety of issues of mutual interest both to Kenya and the United States.…

I wish to offer my deepest condolences on the passing of Djiboutian Ambassador to the United States Roble Olhaye.  Ambassador Olhaye was the longest-serving Ambassador to the United States, a tireless advocate for Djibouti, U.S.-Djiboutian relations, and a personal friend. We mourn the passing of Ambassador Olhaye, a forceful promoter of trade between Africa and…

Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. The two leaders discussed ongoing U.S. security assistance for Ukraine, Ukraine’s anti-corruption efforts, energy security, and the urgency of seeking justice in the Malaysia Airlines MH-17 tragedy. The Vice President welcomed the recent reform laws that were passed by the Rada and noted the need…

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles, California Mrs. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States, will lead the delegation and deliver brief remarks to announce the official beginning of the 2015 Special Olympics World Games on Saturday, July 25,…

The Vice President spoke with Peruvian President Ollanta Humala today regarding the July 28-31 meeting of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade ministers in Maui, Hawaii. The Vice President and President Humala agreed to work together to conclude a high-standards agreement that opens up markets and provides protections for labor and the environment.  The Vice President also…

1. Do you find yourself being more ambitious about your designs to help young people now more than any other point in your life and why? I’ve always said that the role of First Lady comes with this big bright light that follows you wherever you go, and you have the privilege – and the…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Richard Howorth – Member, Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority Harry K. Thomas, Jr. – Ambassador to the Republic of Zimbabwe, Department of State Victoria Wassmer – Under Secretary, Department of Energy President Obama also…