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The President spoke with His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman earlier today following the Vice President’s call with the Sultan on August 27.  The President thanked the Sultan for the Omani government’s efforts to secure the release on September 20 of two American citizens from their detention in Yemen.  He also…

Monday, September 21, 2015 Remarks as Prepared Good morning everyone.  Thank you, President Knapp, for that kind introduction, and thank you to everyone at GW for hosting me.  I wanted to come to this distinguished university to speak directly to younger people, because my topic this morning will impact your futures—whether you decide to open…

We welcome the release of two U.S. citizens who had been detained in Yemen since earlier this year. As we have informed their families, these individuals departed Yemen today and have since arrived in Oman. The U.S. Ambassador to Muscat and a consular official met them upon arrival and will provide all possible consular assistance. Since…

I am heartbroken at the tragic loss of one of my advisors, Jake Brewer. We set out to recruit the best of the best to join their government and help us harness the power of technology and data to innovate new solutions for the 21st century. Simply put, Jake was one of the best. Armed…

Walter E. Washington Convention Center Washington, D.C. 9:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, CBC!  (Applause.)  I guess I get the fancier lectern here.  Everybody please have a seat.  Have a seat.  I know it’s late.  You’re ready for the after parties.  I should have ditched the speech and brought my playlist.  (Laughter.)  Everybody looks beautiful,…

WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President discussed the significant progress we have made in our economy since the financial crisis seven years ago this week, and the steps we can take to build on that momentum and strengthen the economy for the long term.  Thanks to the hard work and resilience of…

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 more information about Let Girls Learn, visit whitehouse.gov/letgirlslearn. Tuesday, September 22 Washington, DC * 11:00AM ET – As part of the Let Girls Learninitiative, the First Lady will participate…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts:        Ricardo A. Aguilera – Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management, Department of Defense          Janine Davidson – Under Secretary of the Navy, Department of Defense          Lisa S. Disbrow – Under Secretary of the Air Force,…

President Obama today spoke by phone with President Raul Castro of Cuba to discuss the process of normalization between the two countries in advance of Pope Francis’s upcoming visits to Cuba and the United States.  The President underscored the importance of the United States and Cuba re-establishing diplomatic ties and the reopening of embassies in…

Esta iniciativa promueve la adquisición de la ciudadanía por parte de todas las personas elegibles Mire el video “Más Firme, Más Fuerte” con el Presidente Obama AQUÍ Desde el inicio de esta Administración, el Presidente Obama siempre ha dejado claro que nuestra nación se fortalece cuando les damos la bienvenida a inmigrantes y refugiados para que…