Category: Apr2015

Today’s announcement from Senator Alexander and Senator Murray is an important step in their bipartisan effort to replace the No Child Left Behind Act. As Congress continues its work, President Obama will continue to insist on providing our schools with greater flexibility to invest in what works, making sure that teachers aren’t confined to teaching…

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of the Smart Cities – Smart Growth Business Development Mission as a Presidential Trade Mission to the People’s Republic of China. The Honorable Penny Pritzker, Secretary of Commerce, and The Honorable Ernest Moniz, Secretary of Energy, will lead the trade mission. Members of the Presidential Trade Mission: The…

South Grounds 10:55 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody!  (Applause.)  Well, happy Easter. AUDIENCE:  Happy Easter! THE PRESIDENT:  We are so blessed to have this beautiful day and to have so many friends in our backyard!  (Applause.)  And Malia and Sasha, they had a little school stuff going on today, but they want to send…

The President spoke today with Sultan Qaboos al Said of Oman to share details of the political framework reached between the P5+1, the EU, and Iran on a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action regarding Iran’s nuclear program.  He noted that the months ahead will be used to finalize the technical details for a lasting, comprehensive…

WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President described the historic understanding the United States – with our allies and partners – reached with Iran, which, if fully implemented, will prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and will make our country, our allies, and our world safer. The deal, announced on Thursday, meets…

Jill and I were sorry to hear of the passing of our friend Sarah Brady. I had the opportunity to speak with her backstage at her husband Jim’s memorial just last October, and it was evident that the grace, dignity and determination that characterized them both was as strong as ever—as was the love they…

Solar Array Hill Air Force Base Salt Lake City, Utah 11:00 A.M. MDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, good morning, everybody.  It is wonderful to be in the beautiful state of Utah.  And I want to thank General Buhler and Colonel Jolly, and everyone here at Hill Air Force Base, one of the most outstanding facilities that…

President Obama will host Their Royal Highnesses King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands for a meeting in the Oval Office on June 1, 2015. The King and Queen will on June 1-3 make their first visit to the United States since ascending to the throne. They are scheduled to visit Grand Rapids, Michigan…

Michelle and I send our warmest greetings to all those celebrating Passover in the United States, in the State of Israel, and throughout the world. Tonight, for the seventh year, I’ll hold a Seder in the White House, and we’ll join millions of Jewish families as we retell one of humanity’s great stories of liberation. …

This afternoon, President Obama spoke by phone with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta to express his and the First Lady’s condolences and those of the American people for the lives lost during the heinous terrorist attack in Garissa, Kenya.  The President emphasized his support for the government and people of Kenya as they stand united in…