Statement by the President on Yom HaShoah
On this Yom HaShoah, I join people of all faiths in the United Sates, in the State of Israel, and around the world in remembering the six million Jews –…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Ukraine
The United States has taken further action today in response to Russia’s continued illegal intervention in Ukraine and provocative acts that undermine Ukraine’s democracy and threaten its peace, security, stability,…
Readout of National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice’s Meeting with Malaysian Opposition Leaders
Today, National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met with three top leaders of the Malaysian political opposition to hear their views on the situation in Malaysia and their efforts to…
Readout of President Obama’s Call to Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe
Tonight the President called Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe to receive an update on the severe weather. The President expressed his condolences for those families who lost a loved one and…
Statement by President Obama on the Canonization of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II
Today, Michelle and I join Catholics around the world in celebrating the canonization of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II. The work and witness of both Pope John…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Mass Trials and Sentencing in Egypt
The United States is deeply troubled by the continued use of mass trials and sentencing in Egypt, and particularly by today’s death sentence against 683 defendants. Today’s verdict, like the…
Background Conference Call on Ukraine Sanctions
Manila, Philippines 9:24 P.M. PHT MS. HAYDEN: Hi, everyone. Thanks for joining. We’re here to talk about the new sanctions that will be going out today on Russia. We have…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Prime Minister Abbott of Australia
President Obama looks forward to welcoming Prime Minister Tony Abbott of Australia to the White House on June 12, 2014. The two leaders will discuss a range of issues of…
Remarks by President Obama at the Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Center
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2:53 P.M. MST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, hello, everybody. AUDIENCE: Hello! PRESIDENT OBAMA: Selamat petang. I want to thank Prime Minister Najib for bringing me here today, as…
Remarks by President Obama at the Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Center
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2:53 P.M. MST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, hello, everybody. AUDIENCE: Hello! PRESIDENT OBAMA: Selamat petang. I want to thank Prime Minister Najib for bringing me here today, as…