Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Ricardo A. Aguilera, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, vice Lisa S. Disbrow. Janine Anne Davidson, of Virginia, to be…
Readout of the President’s Call with His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman
The President spoke with His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman earlier today following the Vice President’s call with the Sultan on August 27. The President thanked…
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice’s As Prepared Remarks on the U.S.-China Relationship at George Washington University
Monday, September 21, 2015 Remarks as Prepared Good morning everyone. Thank you, President Knapp, for that kind introduction, and thank you to everyone at GW for hosting me. I wanted…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on the Release of Two U.S. Citizens in Yemen
We welcome the release of two U.S. citizens who had been detained in Yemen since earlier this year. As we have informed their families, these individuals departed Yemen today and…
Statement by the President on the Passing of White House Staffer Jake Brewer
I am heartbroken at the tragic loss of one of my advisors, Jake Brewer. We set out to recruit the best of the best to join their government and help…
Remarks by the President at the Congressional Black Caucus 45th Annual Phoenix Awards Dinner
Walter E. Washington Convention Center Washington, D.C. 9:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, CBC! (Applause.) I guess I get the fancier lectern here. Everybody please have a seat. Have a…
Weekly Address: It’s Time for Congress To Pass a Responsible Budget
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President discussed the significant progress we have made in our economy since the financial crisis seven years ago this week, and the…
Upcoming Guidance for First Lady Michelle Obama on the Let Girls Learn Initiative
In March, the President and First Lady announced a new whole of government initiative, Let Girls Learn, to expand efforts to help adolescent girls worldwide attend and complete school. For…
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: Ricardo A. Aguilera – Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for…
Readout of the President’s Call With Cuban President Raul Castro
President Obama today spoke by phone with President Raul Castro of Cuba to discuss the process of normalization between the two countries in advance of Pope Francis’s upcoming visits to…