Category: Apr2014

Today, President Barack Obama reaffirmed the commitment of the United States of America toward strengthening the economic relationship with the Republic of Korea and boosting investment, jobs and growth in the United States. During a roundtable discussion hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (“AMCHAM Korea”) and senior Korean business executives, President Obama…

We, the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission, join in expressing our deep concern at the continued efforts by separatists backed by Russia to destabilize eastern Ukraine and our commitment to taking further steps to…

Miraikan Museum Tokyo, Japan 3:27 P.M. JST PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Konnichiwa.  Please sit down.  Thank you so much.  Well, I want to thank Dr. Mohri and everyone at The Miraikan for welcoming me here today.  And it is wonderful to see all of these outstanding students.  Dr. Mohri is a veteran of two space shuttle missions,…

Imperial Palace Tokyo, Japan 7:48 P.M. JST PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Good evening.  Konbanwa.  Your Majesties, I thank you for the extraordinary welcome that you have given to me and my delegation today, and I thank you for your gracious hospitality tonight. Prime Minister Abe and Mrs. Abe, distinguished guests and friends:  It has been nearly 50…

East Room 11:10 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  (Applause.)  Hey, you guys.  How are you doing? CHILDREN:  Good. MRS. OBAMA:  Have you been having — awesome.  Have you been having fun today? CHILDREN:  Yes. MRS. OBAMA:  All right.  Give me — what’s the best thing you’ve done so far?  Just yell it out.  Let’s hear. CHILDREN: …

Today we commemorate the Meds Yeghern and honor those who perished in one of the worst atrocities of the 20th century.  We recall the horror of what happened ninety-nine years ago, when 1.5 million Armenians were massacred or marched to their deaths in the final days of the Ottoman Empire, and we grieve for the…

The United States condemns the attack today in Kabul that killed three Americans working to provide health care to Afghans.  Any such attack on civilians at a hospital is despicable and cowardly.  We send our deepest condolences to the families of all those killed and injured. The United States continues to strongly support those in…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Jason Collins – Member, President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition Misty Copeland – Member, President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition Alonzo H. Mourning, Jr. – Member, President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition Rachael…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint fourteen individuals to the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.  This Commission is charged with working to improve the quality of life of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) through increased participation in and access to federal programs.  These members…

Fort Campbell Campbell, Kentucky 11:24 A.M. CDT DR. BIDEN:  Thank you.  Good morning, everyone.  As a proud Blue Star mom, I’m thrilled to be here with all of you today.  And thank you, Major General McConville, for that kind introduction. I’d like to recognize the extraordinary military spouses and families who are here with us…