Statement by the Press Secretary
The Congressional Republican budget conference agreement that Senate Republicans passed this evening serves as a reminder of what Republicans in the House and Senate can agree on: underfunding investments that…
Readout of the President and Vice President’s Meeting with Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Masoud Barzani
President Obama participated in a meeting at the White House with Vice President Biden and Masoud Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. They discussed a range of issues,…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan on National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice’s Meeting with Ugandan President Museveni
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni met today in New York City to exchange views on regional developments. They discussed the devastating humanitarian as well…
Remarks by the President in Roundtable with My Brother’s Keeper Alliance
Lehman College New York City, New York 2:29 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, I just had an opportunity to have a conversation with some outstanding young men — many of…
Remarks by the President at Launch of the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance
Lehman College West Bronx, New York 2:56 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, New York! (Applause.) Give Darinel a big round of applause for that introduction. (Applause.) Thank you so much.…
Remarks by the President at DNC Dinner
Private Residence New York, New York 6:14 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you. (Applause.) No need to do that, no, no, no. Well, it is wonderful to…
Presidential Nomination Sent to the Senate
NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Elizabeth Ann Copeland, of Texas, to be a Judge of the United States Tax Court for a term of fifteen years, vice Diane L. Kroupa,…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan on Deputy National Security Advisor Benjamin Rhodes’ Meeting with Shwe Mann, Speaker of the Lower House of Parliament of Burma
Deputy National Security Advisor Benjamin Rhodes met today at the White House with Burma’s Speaker of the Lower House of Parliament, Shwe Mann. Mr. Rhodes and Speaker Shwe Mann discussed…
Remarks by Dr. Jill Biden at the 28th Annual Human Rights Campaign Atlanta Gala Dinner
Atlanta, Georgia May 2, 2015 Thank you, Chad, for that great introduction. Hello, Atlanta! I am so proud to be here with all of you tonight. I’d like to start…
Weekly Address: Ensuring Every Child Gets a Great Education
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President reiterated his commitment to expanding access to education, and to spreading the joy of reading to more children and young adults.…