Category: 2015

The United States strongly condemns today’s heinous terrorist attack in Suruç, Turkey.  We extend our condolences to the families of the victims, many of whom had come to Suruç to assist reconstruction efforts in Kobani.  We also express our solidarity with the Turkish government and people and reaffirm our undeterred resolve to work with Turkey…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Dr. Kathryn M. Dominguez to serve on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System:          Kathryn M. Dominguez – Governor, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System President Obama said, “Dr. Dominguez has the proven experience, judgment, and deep knowledge of…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Kansas and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding during the period of May 4 to June 21, 2015. Federal funding also is available to state, tribal,…

On Monday, July 20, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 91, the “Veterans Identification Card Act 2015,” which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to issue general purpose identification cards to all veterans without regard to the veterans’ eligibility for Government benefits; H.R. 728, which designates the facility of the United States Postal Service…

Oval Office 11:14 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Well, it’s a great pleasure to welcome President Buhari and his delegation here to the Oval Office for his first visit since the historic election that took place. Nigeria is obviously one of the important countries in the world and one of the most important countries in the…

East Room 5:33 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody!  (Applause.)  Well, welcome to the White House.  And thank you so much, Haben, for that amazing introduction, and for working to make sure that students with disabilities get a world-class education, just like you have.  So please give Haben a big round of applause.  (Applause.) So…

Michelle and I were saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. George Cooper, the Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). As a native of Tallahassee, FL, George’s love of education and HBCUs began as a student at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, continuing his education at…

Dr. Jill Biden is traveling to Hanoi, Vietnam for her second stop on a four-country visit to Asia to engage government and civil society partners on issues related to economic empowerment and educational opportunities for women and girls. She will also participate in events in Japan as part of her Joining Forces initiative to support…

The United States strongly condemns yesterday’s abhorrent ISIL attack in Diyala Province which purposefully and viciously targeted Iraqi civilians celebrating the Eid ul-Fitr holiday to mark the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan.  This latest attack is yet another painful example of the atrocities that the terrorist group ISIL continues to perpetrate against the people of Iraq. The United States remains steadfast in its commitment to…

WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President explained the comprehensive, long-term deal announced earlier this week that will prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.  This agreement cuts off every pathway that Iran could take to develop a nuclear weapon, implements unprecedented monitoring and inspections of Iran’s key nuclear facilities, and ensures that…