Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 3996
On Friday, November 20, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 3996, the “Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015, Part II,” which extends through December 4, 2015, authority and funding…
Readout of the President’s Phone Call with Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy
President Obama spoke by phone with Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy this evening from Malaysia to discuss counterterrorism cooperation and the counter-ISIL campaign. Both leaders reiterated their unwavering commitment…
President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Federal Republic of Germany to attend the State Commemoration Service for Former Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Helmut Schmidt
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Federal Republic of Germany to attend the State Commemoration Service for the former Chancellor of the Federal…
Statement from NSC Spokesman Ned Price on the Terrorist Attack in Mali
The United States condemns in the strongest terms today’s terrorist attack on the many Malian and international guests and employees of the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bamako. We can confirm…
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada After Bilateral Meeting
Philippine International Convention Center Manila, Philippines 2:41 P.M. PHT PRESIDENT OBAMA: It is a great pleasure to have our first formal sit-down between myself and Prime Minister Trudeau. Obviously there…
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Abe of Japan Before Bilateral Meeting
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Manila, Philippines 6:38 P.M. PHT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it is good once again to be with my friend, Prime Minister Abe, and the Japanese delegation. We…
Fact Sheet: 23rd Annual APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting
President Barack Obama met with Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Manila to adopt a set of ambitious initiatives under this year’s theme of “Building Inclusive Economies,…
Readout of the President’s Call with President Francois Hollande of France
President Obama spoke by phone with President Hollande of France this evening from the Philippines to discuss the latest developments in the investigation into last week’s terrorist attacks in Paris.…
Fact Sheet: Ahead of the Conference on Climate Change, More than 200 Colleges and Universities Sign the American Campus Act on Climate Pledge to Demonstrate Support for Strong International Climate Action
With less than two weeks until the President attends the Conference on Climate Change, the Administration is committed to building momentum and ensuring a variety of stakeholders are at the…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif
The Vice President met with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif today at the White House. The meeting, which followed the Vice President’s October 22 breakfast in Washington…