Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Al-Abadi
The Vice President spoke to Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi ahead of their meeting on September 29 at the United Nations General Assembly to discuss regional events. Both leaders reaffirmed their…
Remarks by President Obama and President Xi of the People’s Republic of China at Arrival Ceremony
South Lawn 9:22 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good morning. Ni hao. President Xi, Madame Peng, members of the Chinese delegation, on behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White…
Remarks by First Lady Michelle Obama and First Lady of The People’s Republic of China Madame Peng at Panda-Naming Ceremony
The National Zoo Washington, D.C. 10:59 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Well, good morning, everyone. I am so thrilled to be here today as we get ready to name the new…
Remarks by President Obama and President Xi of the People’s Republic of China in Joint Press Conference
Rose Garden 12:22 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon, everybody. Please have a seat. I want to once again welcome President Xi back to the White House. We first hosted…
Remarks by the President at Armed Forces Farewell Ceremony for General Martin Dempsey
Summerhall Field Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Fort Myer, Virginia 3:09 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Forty-five years ago — in June of 1970 — a telegram arrived in upstate New York…
Remarks by President Obama and President Xi of the People’s Republic of China in an Exchange of Toasts
State Dining Room 8:19 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, good evening, everyone. On behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House. (Applause.) President Xi, Madame Peng, members of…
Statement by White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest on the Colombia Peace Process
The United States is encouraged by recent developments in the Colombia peace negotiations, including the six-month timeline for signing a final agreement. We are hopeful that negotiations will conclude successfully…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on U.S. Support for the Countries Fighting Boko Haram
The President today delegated authority to the Secretary of State to direct the drawdown of up to $45 million in defense articles and services, as well as military education and…
Updated Guidance for First Lady Michelle Obama and the Let Girls Learn Initiative
In March, the President and First Lady announced a new whole of government initiative, Let Girls Learn, to expand efforts to help adolescent girls worldwide attend and complete school. For…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom
President Obama spoke today by phone with Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom to discuss a range of foreign policy and national security issues, including the global refugee…