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Jill and I are blessed that Evelyn Lieberman was our dear friend for thirty years. She was one of the wisest people we knew. Smart, funny. Gifted story teller. Trusted counselor. And devoted mentor to a generation of younger staffers—especially scores of women who have gone on to do incredible things. A former high school…

President Obama spoke by phone today with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to thank him for his leadership in achieving the historic climate agreement in Paris on December 12th. The Secretary-General emphasized the important leadership role that the United States played in achieving a successful agreement.  The President and the Secretary-General underscored their commitment to…

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:28 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST:  Good afternoon, everybody.  I think based on the President’s comments at the Pentagon, he essentially has taken care of any opening remarks I might have.  So we can just dive right into your questions. Kathleen, do you want to start? Q    Actually, first I…

The Pentagon 12:47 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Good morning, everybody.  Today, the United States and our Armed Forces continue to lead the global coalition in our mission to destroy the terrorist group ISIL.  As I outlined in my speech to the nation last weekend, our strategy is moving forward with a great sense of urgency…

Children’s National Health System Washington, D.C. 2:57 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA:  You guys want to hear “The Night Before Christmas?” CHILDREN:  Yes! MRS. OBAMA:  All right.  Well, first of all, I’m joined here by Santa.  Let’s give Santa a round of applause.  (Applause.)  We have Stephen here to my right.  My man Stephen.  Let’s give…

WASHINGTON, DC – En su mensaje semanal, el Presidente elogió la resiliencia de nuestro país ante el terrorismo, y habló sobre cómo vamos a mantener la seguridad de los Estados Unidos. Nuestras fuerzas armadas están arreciando nuestra campaña para destruir a ISIL, y nuestros ataques aéreos están golpeando a ISIL con mayor fuerza que nunca.…

U.S. LEADERSHIP AND THE HISTORIC PARIS AGREEMENT TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE Today, more than 190 countries came together to adopt the most ambitious climate change agreement in history. The Paris Agreement establishes a long term, durable global framework to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. For the first time, all countries commit to putting forward successive…

STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT ON THE PARIS CLIMATE AGREEMENT Cabinet Room   5:30 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  In my first inaugural address, I committed this country to the tireless task of combating climate change and protecting this planet for future generations. Two weeks ago, in Paris, I said before the world that we needed a…

WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President praised our country’s resilience in the face of terrorism, and discussed how we will keep America safe.  Our military has been stepping up its campaign to destroy ISIL, and our airstrikes are hitting ISIL harder than ever before.  The President emphasized that we will continue to…

Following his productive calls earlier this week with Prime Minister Modi and Presidents Hollande and Rousseff, President Obama spoke by phone last night with President Xi Jinping of China to coordinate efforts at the ongoing Paris climate conference.  Both leaders agreed that the Paris conference presents a crucial opportunity to galvanize global efforts to meet…