Readout of the President’s Call to California Governor Jerry Brown
Yesterday, President Obama called Governor Jerry Brown to receive an update on the fires in California, including the Rim fire that is impacting families, communities, and businesses, as well as…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with African-American Faith Leaders
This morning, the President met with African-American faith leaders to discuss the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and how civil rights and equality are…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 8/26/2013
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:40 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for being here. Thank you for your patience today. As you know, we rescheduled…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on National Security Advisor Susan Rice’s Meetings with Israeli Delegation
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice hosted a delegation of senior Israeli officials today for consultations on Iran, Egypt, Syria, and a range of other regional security issues. The Israeli…
Statement by the President
Jack Gilligan lived his life in service to his fellow Americans, especially those in his home state of Ohio and across the United States who were left out or left…
Remarks by the President in Presentation of the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Ty M. Carter
East Room 2:23 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Please be seated. Welcome to the White House. Actually, I should say welcome back. Many of you joined us earlier…
Readout of the President’s Phone Call with President Hollande of France
Today, the President spoke with President Hollande of France regarding the ongoing violence in Syria. The two leaders expressed their grave concern about the reported use of chemical weapons by…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Making Higher Education More Affordable for the Middle Class
WASHINGTON, DC— In his weekly address, President Obama noted that while college education has never been more important, it has also never been more expensive. That’s why the President proposed…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with the National Security Council Regarding the Reported Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria
President Obama convened a meeting of his National Security Council today to discuss the reported use of chemical weapons by the Syrian government on Wednesday, August 21 near Damascus. In…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Cameron of the UK
The President and Prime Minister Cameron spoke today on the shared security challenges faced by the United States and the United Kingdom, including continued violence in Syria. The two leaders…