Statement by the President on World Refugee Day
Tomorrow, on World Refugee Day, we will pause to reflect on the millions around the world who have been displaced from their homes—the hardships they face, the courage and resilience…
Statement by the President on the Observance of Juneteenth
On this day 150 years ago, more than two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, the slaves of Galveston, Texas finally received word that the Civil War was…
Remarks by The First Lady at USAG Vicenza Base Family Day
U.S. Army Garrison Vicenza, Italy 1:48 P.M. CET MRS. OBAMA: Hey, everybody! (Applause.) We’re here! We made it! (Applause.) How is everybody doing? And it stopped raining I hear! That’s…
Remarks by The First Lady at Surprise Baby Shower with Mothers-To-Be
U.S. Army Garrison Vicenza, Italy 3:31 P.M. CET MRS. OBAMA: This is your surprise baby shower. (Laughter.) We know how much you guys do for us. And we know that…
Remarks by the President to U.S. Conference of Mayors
Hilton San Francisco Union Square San Francisco, California 2:30 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, Mayors! (Applause.) Thank you so much. I love being with mayors. (Laughter.)…
Remarks by the President to U.S. Conference of Mayors
Hilton San Francisco Union Square San Francisco, California 2:30 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, Mayors! (Applause.) Thank you so much. I love being with mayors. (Laughter.)…
Remarks by the President at DCCC Fundraiser — San Francisco, California
Private Residence San Francisco, California 5:40 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Thank you. Well, first of all, I think the Bay Area generally has been a…
President Obama Will Host Chinese President Jinping in September, Despite OPM Cyberattack
President Obama has decided to welcome Chinese President Xi Jingpin for his first official state visit in September. This is despite China’s increased efforts to steal large amounts of U.S…
Statement by the President on the Shooting in Charleston, South Carolina
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:20 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. This morning, I spoke with, and Vice President Biden spoke with, Mayor Joe Riley and other…
Statement by the Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden on the Shooting in Charleston, South Carolina
Hate has once again been let loose in an American community. And the senseless actions of a coward have once again cut short so many lives with so much promise.…