Category: Apr2015

Gallier Hall New Orleans, Louisiana 11:28 A.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you, everybody.  (Applause.)  Thank you so much.  You all rest yourselves.  You’ve been working hard.  You deserve a seat. (Laughter.) Of course, I want to start by thanking Dylan for his service, for his sacrifice, for his wonderful introduction.  I am so proud of…

Twenty years ago today in Oklahoma City, two terrorists attacked their own country, killing 168 people and injuring hundreds more. We will never forget the men and women who lost their lives in the bombing that day. The passing of time will never extinguish the pain we feel. But if those murderers hoped to terrorize…

The United States condemns in the strongest terms the brutal mass murder purportedly of Ethiopian Christians by ISIL-affiliated terrorists in Libya.  We express our condolences to the families of the victims and our support to the Ethiopian government and people as they grieve for their fellow citizens.  That these terrorists killed these men solely because…

WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President spoke about his commitment to combatting the threat of climate change and to keeping ourselves and future generations safe.  The effects of climate change can no longer be denied or ignored – 2014 was the planet’s warmest year recorded, and 14 of the 15 hottest years…

President Obama will welcome leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates – to the White House on May 13 and to Camp David on May 14.  The gathering will be an opportunity for the leaders to discuss ways to enhance their partnership and…

WASHINGTON – This spring, the White House will open the grounds and gardens to visitors on Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM EDT, and Sunday, April 26 from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM EDT.  During this event, visitors can see the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, the Rose Garden, the White House Kitchen Garden,…

East Room 4:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  Thank you so much.  (Applause.)  Everybody, please have a seat.  Well, first of all, let me thank Madeleine for the wonderful introduction.  And Madeleine is going to be going to Princeton next year, so — (applause) — so her and Michelle were exchanging how special they…

Today, the President spoke with King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud of Saudi Arabia to discuss recent developments in Yemen. The President reaffirmed the strong friendship between the United States and Saudi Arabia and underscored our commitment to Saudi Arabia’s security. The President and King Salman discussed the recent adoption of a resolution on Yemen in…

East Room 12:04 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  It is a great pleasure to welcome my partner and friend, Prime Minister Renzi, to the White House.  Benvenuto.  I actually should say welcome back.  Not many people know this, but Matteo came to the White House several years ago.  Back then, he was the young, dynamic mayor…

Silver Spring Vets Center Silver Spring, Maryland 1:22 P.M. EDT DR. BIDEN:  Thank you for having us here today.  And we want to — I know I speak for Michelle, too, when we say thank you from our husbands, and thank you for all that you’re doing. So one of the most rewarding parts of…