Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on Progress in Liberia and the Lifting of Sanctions
Today, the President signed an Executive Order which takes note of Liberia’s tremendous progress since emerging from civil war in 2003, in particular its commitment to democracy and the development…
Letter — Termination of Emergency with Respect to the Actions and Policies of Former Liberian President Charles Taylor
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Consistent with subsection 204(b) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1703(b), I hereby report that I have issued an Executive Order…
Remarks by the President in Medal of Honor Presentation to Captain Florent Groberg, United States Army
East Room **Please see below for a correction to the transcript marked with an asterisk. 11:11 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, and welcome to the White House. A little…
FACT SHEET: Honoring the Service of Our Nation’s Veterans
Obama Administration Highlights Progress in High-Quality Education and Health Care for Veterans, While Protecting the Most Vulnerable and Delivering Veterans the Benefits They Have Earned Since day one of his…
Obama Expresses Disappointment with 2016 Presidential Campaign
Obama has expressed disappointment with the way the 2016 Presidential campaign has turned out so far. According to him, candidates are spending way too much time on debates rather than…
Readout of the President’s Call with President Jacob Zuma of South Africa
President Obama spoke by phone today with President Jacob Zuma of South Africa to discuss the upcoming climate change negotiations and the situation in Burundi. President Obama underscored the interest…
Remarks by the President at Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony
Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia 11:39 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Please be seated. Thank you. Thank you, Bob, for your service to our…
Remarks by The First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden and Captain Rolona Brown at the Joining Forces Veteran’s Day Luncheon
United States Naval Observatory Washington, D.C. 12:57 P.M. EST DR. BIDEN: Happy Veterans Day! And we’re honored to welcome so many amazing women to the Vice President’s Residence. I’d like…
FACT SHEET: Obama Administration Announces More than $375 Million in Support for Next-Generation High Schools
Today, the Obama Administration will host the first-ever White House Summit on Next Generation High Schools. The event will highlight students, educators, philanthropists, and entrepreneurs who are reinventing the high…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Israeli President Reuven Rivlin
On December 9th, President Obama will welcome Israeli President Reuven Rivlin to the White House for a meeting. The President looks forward to discussing with President Rivlin a range of…