Remarks by the President After Meeting with National Security Team
Roosevelt Room 12:02 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. I just had a chance to meet with my national security team, including my Secretary of Homeland Security, Jeh Johnson;…
Weekly Address: This Thanksgiving, Recognizing the Greatness of American Generosity
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving, and reflected on America’s history of welcoming men and women seeking a safer, better future for…
tatement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on the Terrorist Attack in Tunisia
The United states condemns in the strongest terms yesterday’s terrorist attack against members of Tunisia’s security forces. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those…
President Obama Signs Texas Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Texas and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…
Background on the Pardoning of the National Thanksgiving Turkey
WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, November 25, President Obama will pardon the National Thanksgiving Turkey in a ceremony in the Rose Garden. The President will celebrate the 68th anniversary of…
FACT SHEET: U.S. Assistance to the Western Balkans
In Fiscal Year 2015, the United States has allocated more than $134 million for assistance to support the reforms needed to advance the Western Balkans’ integration with the European Union…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 208, H.R. 639, H.R. 2262, S. 799, S. 1356, S. 2036
On Wednesday, November 25, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 208, the “Recovery Improvements for Small Entities After Disaster Act of 2015,” which expands access to Small Business Administration…
Statement by the President
Today I have signed into law S. 1356, the “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016.” I vetoed an earlier version of this legislation that failed to authorize funding…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting With Slovenian President Borut Pahor
Vice President Joe Biden met today with Slovenian President Borut Pahor to discuss bilateral relations and European security issues. The Vice President thanked President Pahor for co-hosting the Brdo-Brijuni summit…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting With European Council President Donald Tusk
Vice President Joe Biden met today with European Council President Donald Tusk. The two leaders discussed how best to coordinate efforts to deal with the European migration crisis. They also…