Statement by the President on the Shooting in San Bernardino, California
Oval Office 10:58 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Yesterday, a tragedy occurred in San Bernardino, and as I said in the immediate aftermath, our first order of business is to send…
Statement by the President on Women in the U.S. Military
One of the qualities that makes America’s armed forces the best in the world is that we draw on the talents and skills of our people. When we desegregated our…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Marcela Escobari – Assistant Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean,…
Remarks by President Obama in Multilateral Meeting with Island Nation Leaders
Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development Centre Issy-les-Moulineaux, France 12:44 P.M. CET PRESIDENT OBAMA: It’s been a great pleasure to meet with several of the leaders of island nations who…
Remarks by the President at Lighting of National Christmas Tree
Ellipse 6:06 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Merry Christmas everybody! Thank you, Betty, for that introduction, for your extraordinary service as one of our park rangers, and for all of your…
Statement by the President on the Passing of Sandy Berger
Sandy Berger was one of our nation’s foremost national security leaders. From his service in President Carter’s State Department to President Clinton’s National Security Advisor, Sandy devoted himself to strengthening…
2015 White House Holidays – A Timeless Tradition
This year’s holiday theme, A Timeless Tradition, reflects long-held traditions cherished across America, and commemorates extraordinary moments that shaped the country during the past two centuries. Below are highlights from…
Statement by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on the Passing of Samuel R. “Sandy” Berger
I am profoundly saddened by the passing of my dear friend and predecessor, Sandy Berger. Here, at the NSC staff, many of us were deeply privileged to serve with Sandy,…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice’s Meeting with State Councilor Guo Shengkun of China
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice, accompanied by Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa Monaco, met today with State Councilor Guo Shengkun of China to underscore…
Statement by the President on Counter-ISIL Steps by the United Kingdom and Germany
I welcome the vote by the United Kingdom to join Coalition partners striking ISIL targets in Syria. The special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is rooted…