Statement by the National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on Recent Events in Burkina Faso
The United States congratulates the people of Burkina Faso for their success in defending Burkinabe democracy and reinstating the transitional government earlier this week. Burkinabe citizens again refused to accept…
Weekly Address: Dispose of Your Expired and Unwanted Prescription Drugs
In this week’s address, on “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day,” the President spoke about the importance of preventing and treating substance use disorders. Overdoses from prescription pain medications kill thousands…
Remarks by the First Lady at Global Citizen Festival
Central Park New York, New York 8:31 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Good evening, everyone! (Applause.) Let’s give it up for the amazing Beyoncé! (Applause.) I am thrilled to be here…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras of Greece
President Obama spoke by phone today with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras of Greece to congratulate him on his party’s success in the September 20 elections. President Obama noted that the…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 720, S. 1359
On Thursday, September 24, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 720, the “Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2015,”which requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) within the Department of…
FACT SHEET: President Xi Jinping’s State Visit to the United States
On September 24-25, 2015, President Barack Obama hosted President Xi Jinping of China for a State visit. The two heads of state exchanged views on a range of global, regional,…
U.S.-China Joint Presidential Statement on Climate Change
In November 2014, President Barack Obama and President Xi Jinping stood together in Beijing to make a historic U.S.-China Joint Announcement on Climate Change, emphasizing their personal commitment to a…
FACT SHEET: The United States and China Issue Joint Presidential Statement on Climate Change with New Domestic Policy Commitments and a Common Vision for an Ambitious Global Climate Agreement in Paris
On the occasion of President Xi’s State Visit to Washington, D.C., the United States and China today marked another major milestone in their joint leadership in the fight against climate…
FACT SHEET: U.S.-China Economic Relations
The United States and China recognize their shared interest in promoting a strong and open global economy, inclusive growth and sustainable development, and a stable international financial system, supported by…
Expected Attendees at Tonight’s China State Dinner
Below is a list of expected attendees at tonight’s China State Dinner. Additional details about the State Dinner are available here. The President and Mrs. Obama His Excellency Xi Jinping,…