Remarks by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference, “Africa Braintrust”
Good afternoon, everyone. It’s a real pleasure to be here. I want to thank my friend Congresswoman Karen Bass for that wonderful introduction and for inviting me to speak this…
Remarks by the President at Screening of VICE Documentary, “Fixing the System”
South Court Auditorium Eisenhower Executive Office Building 5:36 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Hello, hello, hello. Everybody, please have a seat. Have a seat. Well, I just wanted…
Statement by the National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on the Situation in Burkina Faso
The United States condemns, in the strongest terms, the unconstitutional seizure of power by elements of the Presidential Security Regiment in Burkina Faso. We call on the responsible parties to…
Remarks by the President in Meeting with Specialist Aleksander Skarlatos, Airman Spencer Stone, and Anthony Sadler
Oval Office 12:07 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, these three gentlemen really don’t need any introduction. I think all of you are familiar with the incredible story of three high…
Remarks by The First Lady at The “Reach Higher” Community College Panel Discussion
Howard County Community College Columbia, Maryland 12:16 P.M. EDT MS. WILLIAMS: So I’m just going to jump right in. Mrs. Obama, why community college? MRS. OBAMA: Well, I was talking…
FACT SHEET: “Stand Stronger” Citizenship Awareness Campaign
Initiative Promotes Citizenship among those who are Eligible Watch “Stand Stronger” Video featuring President Obama HERE Since the beginning of his Administration, President Obama has made clear that we are…
White House Announces New Chief Floral Designer, Hedieh Ghaffarian
The White House today announced that Hedieh “Roshan” Ghaffarian has been selected as the White House Chief Floral Designer. “We are thrilled to have Roshan serve as our Chief Floral…
Readout of the President’s Call with King Salman
President Obama spoke today to King Salman bin Abd al Aziz al Saud of Saudi Arabia to follow up on their meeting at the White House on September 4, 2015.…
FACT SHEET: Resource Guide and Recent Efforts to Combat Sexual Violence on College and University Campuses
This month marks the 21st anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). President Obama and Vice President Biden have built upon VAWA’s legacy by committing their Administration to rooting…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with Senate Democratic Leader Reid and House Democratic Leader Pelosi
This afternoon, President Obama met with Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi to discuss a range of legislative priorities for the fall. The President emphasized…