Remarks by the President on Criminal Justice Reform
Rutgers University Center for Law and Justice Building Newark, New Jersey 4:15 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, good afternoon, everybody. It is good to be in Newark. (Applause.) Let me,…
Remarks by the President at DCCC Dinner
Private Residence New York, New York 6:44 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, it is wonderful to be with all of you. Because this is a smaller setting my remarks at…
President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Alassane Dramane Ouattara
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Alassane Dramane Ouattara on November 3,…
Weekly Address: It’s Time To Reform our Criminal Justice System
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President spoke to the need for meaningful criminal justice reform in America. America faces a cycle of poverty, criminality, and incarceration that…
Statement by the President
I applaud the Democrats and Republicans who came together this morning to pass a responsible, long-term budget agreement that reflects our values, grows our economy and creates jobs. This agreement…
Readout of the President’s Phone Call with Prime Minister Haidar Al-Abadi of Iraq
President Obama today spoke by phone with Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi to discuss the political and security situation in Iraq and underscore the United States’ enduring support for Iraq…
Press Call on the First Lady’s Upcoming Travel to Qatar and Jordan
Via Conference Call 2:21 P.M. EDT MS. ROSHOLM: Hi, I’m Joanna. I’m the First Lady’s Press Secretary, and I want to thank you all for joining this on-the-record call today…
MENSAJE SEMANAL: Es Hora de Reformar Nuestro Sistema de Justicia Penal
WASHINGTON, DC- En su mensaje semanal, el presidente habló sobre la necesidad de una reforma significativa de la justicia penal en los Estados Unidos. Estados Unidos enfrenta un ciclo de…
President Obama Signs Alaska Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Alaska and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by…
Message to the Congress — Notification to the Congress on AGOA Program Change
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: In accordance with section 506A(a)(3)(B) of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, as amended (AGOA) (19 U.S.C. 2466a(a)(3)(B)), I am providing notification of…