Category: Apr2015

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Armenia to attend the Centennial Commemoration of the Events of 1915 on April 24, 2015. The Honorable Jacob J. Lew, Secretary of the Department of Treasury, will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation: The Honorable Richard M. Mills,…

South Lawn 2:53 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody!  Please have a seat.  Welcome to the White House on this beautiful day.  And congratulations to Kevin Harvick, the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup champion.  Hey!  (Applause.)  It is always wonderful to have the NASCAR family here.  We’ve got huge fans in the White House, and we’ve…

Rose Garden 5:45 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody.  What a spectacular day.  The Rose Garden is especially beautiful this time of year, and I thought what better place to have members of Congress and members of the Cabinet and some outstanding advocacy groups come to celebrate something else that is gorgeous, and that is…

On Thursday, May 21, President Obama will host Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi at the White House.  The visit will underscore the United States’ longstanding friendship with Tunisia, our commitment to strengthening and expanding our strategic partnership with Tunisia’s new government, and our support for the Tunisian people following their historic 2014 democratic elections.  President…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Georgia and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe winter storm during the period of February 15-17, 2015. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations…

During their meeting today at the White House, President Obama and the UAE’s Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed a range of regional and bilateral issues, and consulted on how best to deepen our cooperation in areas of shared interest.  They underscored the strong partnership between our two countries, and…

Jeffrey J. Hawkins, Jr., of California, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Central African Republic. Adam J. Szubin, of the District of Columbia, to be Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Crimes, vice David S. Cohen,…

Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko about the situation in the east and Ukraine’s reform agenda. The Vice President informed President Poroshenko that the United States will provide the Government of Ukraine with an additional $17.7 million in humanitarian assistance for vulnerable populations, including shelter, health and sanitation support, food…

Vice President Biden spoke today with Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan to commend him for his leadership in ensuring Nigeria’s recent elections were peaceful and orderly. The Vice President noted that President Jonathan’s actions to accept the results and congratulate President-elect Buhari, as well as his steps to date to ensure a successful transition, have strengthened…

East Room 2:52 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:   O-H! AUDIENCE:  I-O! THE PRESIDENT:  O-H! AUDIENCE:  I-O! THE PRESIDENT:   O-H! AUDIENCE:  I-O!  (Laughter.) THE PRESIDENT:  That last one was a little weak there.  Everybody, please have a seat.  Welcome to the White House.  And give it up for the 2014 college football National Champions, The Ohio State…