Category: 2015

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post:          Derek Kan – Director, AMTRAK Board of Directors President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Derek Kan, Nominee for Director, AMTRAK Board of Directors Derek Kan…

On behalf of the American people, I express my deep condolences to the family of Prince Saud bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, to King Salman, and to the people of Saudi Arabia on the loss of such a committed and accomplished diplomat. As the world’s longest serving Foreign Minister, Prince Saud witnessed some of the…

The Renaissance Hotel Washington, D.C. 11:30 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Wow, look at all of you!  (Applause.)  Wow.  How are you guys doing?  Good?  (Applause.)  Having fun?  (Applause.)  That’s good.  You guys, rest yourselves.  You’ve been working hard.  You deserve a seat. Let me just say this — I am beyond thrilled to be here…

“Doctors have always recognized that every patient is unique, and doctors have always tried to tailor their treatments as best they can to individuals. You can match a blood transfusion to a blood type — that was an important discovery. What if matching a cancer cure to our genetic code was just as easy, just…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Mari Carmen Aponte, of the District of Columbia, to be Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the Organization of American States, with the rank of Ambassador. Peter William Bodde, of Maryland, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and…

We want to give those young people and young Native Americans like them the support they deserve. We have to invest in them, and believe in them, and love them. And if we do, there’s no question of the great things they can achieve — not just for their own families, but for their nation…

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina to attend the Commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide on July 11, 2015. The Honorable William J. Clinton, Former President of the United States, will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation: The Honorable Maureen E.…

This afternoon, the President and his national security team held a secure video conference with Secretary Kerry, Secretary Moniz and the U.S. negotiating team in Vienna. The President reviewed the progress of negotiations to date, and provided guidance related to our ongoing efforts to achieve a good deal between the P5+1 and Iran that meets…

Including Actions to Scale Up Solar Access and Cut Energy Bills in Communities Across America The Obama Administration is committed to addressing climate change, promoting clean energy, and creating good paying jobs.  That is why the Administration is announcing a new initiative to increase access to solar energy for all Americans, in particular low- and…

The President and German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke by phone this morning about Greece.  The leaders agreed it is in everyone’s interest to reach a durable agreement that will allow Greece to resume reforms, return to growth, and achieve debt sustainability within the Eurozone.  The leaders noted that their economic teams are monitoring the situation…