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The Vice President spoke with Iraqi Kurdistan Regional President Masoud Barzani to congratulate him on the Kurdish Peshmerga success against ISIL in Sinjar. The two leaders noted that this operation is part of a concerted campaign to increase pressure on ISIL in its heartland and disrupt supply routes between Mosul and Raqqa. They emphasized that…

Friday, November 20th Hampton Roads, VA * 3:30 PM ET – First Lady Michelle Obama will join the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) for FNV Live!, an event featuring live musical performances and celebrity appearances – including Jordin Sparks, Gabrielle Union, Ashanti, Estelle, Jessica Alba and more – as well as stunts and challenges led by some…

Today, the White House hosted a call with a bipartisan group of 34 governors from across the country to provide information about existing refugee admissions policies and security screening measures.  White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough led the call and was joined by Alejandro Mayorkas, Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security; Simon…

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Manila, Philippines 9:12 A.M. PHT PRESIDENT AQUINO:  I’m honored to welcome our very good friend, President Barack Obama, and his delegation to the Philippines. Prior to engaging in comprehensive exchanges in this week’s APEC economic meeting, President Obama and I took the opportunity to meet and continue our discussions on the…

Manila Harbor Manila, Philippines 2:51 P.M. PHT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Good afternoon, everybody.  It is wonderful to be back in the Philippines.  And I want to thank Secretary Gazmin, General Iriberri, Rear Admiral Alano and Melad, Captain Sibala, and the members of the Philippine Armed Forces for welcoming me here today.  I want to acknowledge the…

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Manila, Philippines 4:47 P.M. PHT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Well, it is a wonderful opportunity for me to have a lengthy discussion with new Prime Minister Turnbull and his team.  One of the things when we speak to our Australian partners is there are very few things we disagree on, and that’s not…

East Room 2:31 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA:  Well, good afternoon, everyone.  And welcome to the White House for the 2015 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program awards. Let me begin by thanking everyone from the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities for their extraordinary leadership.  The President and I are, as always, grateful for…

State Dining Room 11:24 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA:  Look at you guys!  (Applause.)  You guys, thank you.  Rest yourselves.  Well, good morning. AUDIENCE:  Good morning. MRS. OBAMA:  And one of my favorite lines is:  Welcome to the White House.  Today, it’s:  Welcome to “Broadway at the White House.”  Pretty exciting, huh? But before I begin,…

East Room 4:26 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA:  Thanks so much.  (Applause.)  Rest yourselves.  Yes, I agree, it’s too loud!  (Laughter.)  Well, good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to Broadway at the White House.  (Applause.) Now, before we begin tonight’s show, I want to take a moment to talk about what happened in Paris.  As I said…

Regnum Carya Resort Antalya, Turkey 11:50 A.M. EET PRESIDENT ERDOGAN:  (As interpreted.)  Distinguished members of the press, we have just completed our meeting with my dear friend, President Barack Obama. As you know, this G20 Summit is taking place at a very important point in time.  We have all been shocked with the attacks that…