Category: 2015

WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President wished everyone a happy Fourth of July. He honored the individuals who, throughout the history of America, have struggled and sacrificed to make this country a better place, from our Founding Fathers, to the men and women in uniform serving at home and overseas. The President…

South Lawn 8:56 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Everybody having a good time?  (Applause.)  Give it up for Bruno Mars!  (Applause.)  And the band!  (Applause.) Michelle and I just want to say to everybody here, we love you.  (Applause.)  On this day, we thank everyone who does so much each and every day to defend our…

On July 7, 2015, President Obama will welcome to the White House Nguyen Phu Trong, the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam.  The President looks forward to discussing with General Secretary Trong ways to strengthen further the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Partnership, reflecting on the accomplishments of the past twenty years…

Vice President Biden spoke with Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi today to discuss ongoing efforts to defeat ISIL in Iraq. The Vice President reaffirmed full U.S. support for the Iraqi Government’s ongoing efforts to counter ISIL, including the mobilization of local tribal fighters. The Vice President applauded recent battlefield successes by those fighters and the contributions…

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Canada to attend the Final Match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. Vice President Joe Biden will join the delegation, led by Dr. Jill Biden, to Vancouver. Members of the Presidential Delegation: The Honorable Bruce Heyman,…

University of Wisconsin at La Crosse La Crosse, Wisconsin 1:34 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Wisconsin!  (Applause.)  I am thrilled to be back in Wisconsin.  Hello, U.W.L.!  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Thank you so much.  I’m fired up!  (Applause.)  It is good to be back in “God’s Country.”  (Applause.)  I appreciate being anyplace that names an…

Today, the White House is lifting its longstanding camera and photo ban on public tours.  This ban has been in place for over 40 years.  To announce the change in policy, the First Lady posted THIS video on her Instagram account.  Effective today, guests are now welcome to take photos throughout the White House tour…

The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attacks against Egyptian security forces in North Sinai this morning, which killed dozens of Egyptian personnel and injured many others.  We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and the government and people of Egypt, and wish for a speedy recovery for those who were…

Jardín de las Rosas 11:08 A.M. EDT EL PRESIDENTE: Buenos días a todos. Por favor, tomen asiento. Hace más de 54 años, en medio de la guerra fría, Estados Unidos cerró su embajada en La Habana. Hoy, puedo anunciar que Estados Unidos ha acordado restablecer formalmente sus relaciones diplomáticas con la República de Cuba, y volver…

WASHINGTON, DC — President Obama today named 108 mathematics and science teachers as recipients of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. This year’s awardees represent all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Territories, and the Department of Defense Education Activity schools. The educators will receive their awards…