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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 afternoon.  And, I want to thank Representative Butterfield and the leadership of the Congressional Black Caucus for bringing us all together.  I’d like to start…

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 to stop by and just say thank you, because we have in this audience some people who are doing outstanding work on behalf of criminal justice…

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 release immediately those being detained, order aligned forces to stand down, respect the rights of civilians to peacefully assemble, and put Burkina Faso back on…

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 school friends who were getting together, two of whom had served in uniform on behalf of the United States Armed Forces — thinking that they…

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 to a couple of the students who did the tour with me, and one of the things I pointed out is that when we talk…

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 stronger as a nation when we welcome immigrants and refugees into our communities and harness their entrepreneurial spirit. At its heart, America is and has always…

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 Designer and lead our tremendously  talented, dedicated floral staff,” saidFirst Lady Michelle Obama. “Roshan’s life story is a powerful reminder that the American Dream endures…

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.  They discussed regional issues, including Yemen and recent violence and tensions at Jerusalem’s Haram Al-Sharif/Temple Mount. On Yemen, President Obama and King Salman discussed further…

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 out sexual and domestic violence wherever they exist—especially when these crimes affect our nation’s students. Today, the White House Task Force to Protect Students from…

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 his support for their calls for bipartisan budget negotiations to reverse the harmful cuts known as sequestration, and ensure that our economic and national security…