Statement on Additional Countries in Support of September 6 Joint Statement on Syria
Since being issued on September 6 by 11 countries, additional countries have signed on to the joint statement on Syria. That statement condemns in the strongest terms the Assad regime’s…
Establishment of the Advisory Council on Wildlife Trafficking
Today at the White House, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced the members of the Advisory Council to the Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking. As directed by the…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Harper of Canada
The President and Prime Minister Harper spoke today by phone to discuss their grave concern about the Syrian regime’s use of chemical weapons against civilians near Damascus on Wednesday, August…
Weekly Address: Calling for Limited Military Action in Syria
WASHINGTON, DC — In his weekly address, President Obama makes the case for limited and targeted military action to hold the Assad regime accountable for its violation of international norms…
President Obama Signs Missouri Disaster Declaration
The President yesterday declared a major disaster exists in the State of Missouri and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…
Remarks by President Obama and President Xi of the People’s Republic of China Before Bilateral Meeting
G20 Summit Site St. Petersburg, Russia 9:46 A.M. MSK PRESIDENT XI: (As interpreted.) Honorable President Obama, it’s my great pleasure to meet you again. Our meeting today reminds me of…
Remarks by President Obama and President Hollande of France after Bilateral Meeting
G20 Summit Site St. Petersburg, Russia 4:53 P.M. MSK PRESIDENT OBAMA: (in progress) — I thank France and President Hollande for their outstanding efforts in Mali. We congratulate the Malian…
Remarks by President Obama in a Press Conference at the G20
G20 Summit Site St. Petersburg, Russia 5:55 P.M. MSK PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good evening. Let me begin by thanking President Putin and the people of St. Petersburg and the people of…
Remarks by the President to Civil Society Leaders
Crowne Plaza Hotel St. Petersburg, Russia 7:31 P.M. MSK PRESIDENT OBAMA: I just want to say thank you to all the participants in this roundtable. This is an incredible and…
Remarks by the First Lady at Let’s Move! Back-to-school Event and Let’s Move! Active Schools Announcement
Orr Elementary School Washington, D.C. 1:05 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Well, hello. How’s everyone doing? It is a pleasure and an honor to be with all of you here today…