Category: Mar2014

WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama highlighted the importance of making sure our economy rewards the hard work of every American – including America’s women. The President reiterated his call for Congress to ensure that women earn equal pay for equal work and increase the minimum wage to $10.10, which would give nearly…

Beijing, China MRS. OBAMA:  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Well, ni-hao.  (Laughter.)  It is such a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of you at this great university, so thank you so much for having me. Now, before I get started today, on behalf of myself and my husband, I just want to say…

Stanford Center at Peking University Beijing, China 11:57 A.M. CST DR. CUELLAR  Well, we’re joined by somebody who also happens to be interested in this discussion.  (Laughter.)  And just to give you a little background, you walked in during the most important part of the discussion, which is when they give me advice. MRS. OBAMA: …

WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, March 25, Vice President Biden will travel to Nashua, New Hampshire, for an event highlighting workforce development and the value of on-the-job training opportunities. Additional details about the Vice President’s trip are forthcoming.

The United States is deeply concerned that the Turkish government has blocked its citizens’ access to basic communication tools.  We oppose this restriction on the Turkish people’s access to information, which undermines their ability to exercise freedoms of expression and association and runs contrary to the principles of open governance that are critical to democratic…

President Obama called Prime Minister Salam today to congratulate him on the Lebanese parliament’s approval of the Prime Minister’s cabinet.  The President commended the leadership of President Sleiman and Prime Minister Salam during the government formation process and their efforts to form a cabinet to respond to the challenges facing Lebanon and to fulfill Lebanon’s…

Today, the President and senior members of his team met with Executives from several leading U.S. tech companies as part of a continuing dialogue with the private sector, civil society, and others on issues surrounding intelligence, technology and privacy.  The President used this opportunity to update the CEOs on our progress in implementing the principles…

Beijing Normal School Beijing, China 9:35 PAM. CST MADAME PENG:  (As Interpreted.)  Mrs. Michelle Obama, Mrs. Marian Robinson, Malia and Sasha, first of all, let me extend a very warm welcome to you all to China.  And it’s such a great delight to see you all. In China, we have an ancient idiom, which means…

Diaoyutai Guest Houses Beijing, China 6:07 P.M. CST PRESIDENT XI:  (As interpreted.)  Mrs. Michelle Obama, may I start by extending my warm welcome to you, to your mother, Mrs. Robinson, and your two lovely daughters, Malia and Sasha. In June last year at Annenberg Estate, during my meeting with your husband, President Obama, we decided…

To view the President’s video message, click HERE. Dorood.  As you and your families gather around the Nowruz table, I want to extend my best wishes on this new spring and new year.  As always, this holiday is a chance to give gratitude for your blessings and to reflect on our hopes for the year…