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WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to the President’s third Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships:          Bishop Carroll A. Baltimore – Member, President’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships          Preeta Bansal – Member, President’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships          Reverend David Beckmann – Member, President’s Advisory…

Los Estados Unidos se ven alentados por los recientes desarrollos en las negociaciones de paz en Colombia, incluyendo el plazo de seis meses parar firmar un acuerdo final. Esperamos que las negociaciones concluyan exitosamente y sean la base para una paz duradera después de más de 50 años de conflicto armado. Hace dieciséis años, los…

The President spoke by phone today with President Ollanta Humalla of Peru regarding bilateral and broader economic issues. More specifically, they discussed the status of the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations. Both leaders agreed on the importance of an agreement with high standards and of concluding negotiations swiftly. President Obama and President Ollanta Humalla also discussed the upcoming…

Oval Office 2:46 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Last year, as Ebola spread in West Africa and I said that fighting this disease was more than a national security priority — it was a critical example of American leadership.  These professionals from the U.S. Public Health Service were some of the Americans on the frontlines of…

Hoy el Presidente recibió en la Casa Blanca a Su Santidad, el Papa Francisco, y le agradeció por las maneras en las que él inspira a las personas alrededor del mundo a dedicarse a la justicia, piedad, compasión, en particular hacia los marginados. El Presidente y el Papa Francisco discutieron sus valores y compromisos compartidos…

Today the President hosted His Holiness Pope Francis at the White House and thanked him for the ways in which he is inspiring people around the world to embrace justice, mercy, and compassion, particularly toward those who have been marginalized.  The President and Pope Francis discussed their shared values and commitments on a wide range…

Yogi Berra was an American original – a Hall of Famer and humble veteran; prolific jokester and jovial prophet.  He epitomized what it meant to be a sportsman and a citizen, with a big heart, competitive spirit, and a selfless desire to open baseball to everyone, no matter their background.  Michelle and I offer our…

National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met today with leaders and representatives of civil society organizations to discuss the potential impact of China’s draft foreign non-governmental organization (NGO) law on international NGOs and civil society in China.  Today’s discussion focused on concerns that the draft legislation would further narrow space for civil society in China,…

As more than 2 million Muslims from around the world and across the United States mark the end of their holy pilgrimage of Hajj in Mecca, Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes to Muslims around the world celebrating Eid al-Adha. This pilgrimage and Eid is about sacrifice, almsgiving, and equality. Thousands of Muslims around…

The President spoke by phone today with President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico regarding bilateral and broader economic issues.  The two leaders agreed on the importance of further deepening the United States-Mexico economic relationship to ensure both countries continue as leaders in the global economy.  More specifically, they discussed the status of the Trans-Pacific Partnership…