Statement by the President on the Passing of Jacqueline Berrien
Michelle and I were saddened to learn of the passing of Jacqueline Berrien, former Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Jackie’s leadership and passion for ensuring everyone gets a…
First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden to Host Joining Forces Veterans Day Luncheon
Tonight at 8pm, Women of Honor, a one-hour documentary that shares the stories of a female active duty servicemember, veteran, and caretaker will air on Lifetime. Earlier this year, these…
Readout of the President’s Calls with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu of Turkey
The President spoke separately today by phone with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu of Turkey to congratulate the Turkish people on the November 1 elections and…
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel Before Bilateral Meeting
Oval Office **Please see below for a correction, marked with an asterisk. 10:34 A.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it is very good to welcome once again Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu…
The G-20 and the Global Economy
“The G-20 and the Global Economy” As Prepared for Delivery Deputy National Security Advisor Caroline Atkinson November 4, 2015 Peterson Institute for International Economics Thank you Adam for the kind…
Remarks by the President at an Organizing for Action Dinner
St. Regis Hotel Washington, D.C. 5:18 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: I got to sign Trina’s remarks here real quick. Everybody have a seat while I’m doing this. (Laughter.) How’s it…
Remarks by the President at Organizing for Action Event
St. Regis Hotel Washington, D.C. 4:50 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, OFA! (Applause.) Everybody give Jordan a big round of applause. (Applause.) All right, everybody, sit down. Sit down. Settle…
U.S. Government Announces Continued Commitment to Jordan’s Education Sector
The United States highlighted its continued commitment to Jordan with the announcement of a plan to build 25 new schools in Jordan using $100 million as part of the Administration’s…
MENSAJE SEMANAL: Si Todavía No Tiene Cobertura, Ahora es su Oportunidad de Obtenerla
Washington, D.C. — En su mensaje semanal, el Presidente analizó la importancia de reducir el número de personas sin seguro de salud. Debido a la Ley del Cuidado de Salud…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Holodomor
Today we join Ukrainians here in America and around the world to remember the catastrophe of the Holodomor, and the millions of innocent Ukrainians who starved to death more than…