Category: Jan2015

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: David S. Cohen – Deputy Director, Central Intelligence Agency John H. Hankinson – Federal Representative of the United States, Sabine River Compact Administration President Obama said, “I am honored that these talented individuals have decided to…

Michelle and I were saddened to learn of the passing of music legend Pastor Andrae Crouch. Pastor Crouch grew up the son of a minister in California and discovered at a young age that he was blessed with extraordinary musical talent which would lead to an iconic career that spanned over 50 years. As a…

President Obama will host Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom at the White House on Thursday and Friday, January 15-16.  Prime Minister Cameron’s visit highlights the breadth, depth and strength of our relationship with the United Kingdom, as well as the strong bonds of friendship between the American and British people. The President…

On February 18, 2015, the White House will host a Summit on Countering Violent Extremism to highlight domestic and international efforts to prevent violent extremists and their supporters from radicalizing, recruiting, or inspiring individuals or groups in the United States and abroad to commit acts of violence, efforts made even more imperative in light of…

Today, President Obama will build on the steps he has taken to protect American companies, consumers, and infrastructure from cyber threats, while safeguarding privacy and civil liberties.  These actions have included the President’s 2012 comprehensive blueprint for consumer privacy, the BuySecure initiative—launched last year— to safeguard Americans’ financial security, and steps the President took earlier this…

Today, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa Monaco met with Ambassador Gerard Araud of France at the White House to discuss ongoing U.S.-French cooperation in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks in Paris last week.  On behalf of President Obama, Ms. Monaco offered condolences to the family and friends of the…

“In this interconnected, digital world, there are going to be opportunities for hackers to engage in cyber assaults both in the private sector and the public sector.  Now, our first order of business is making sure that we do everything to harden sites and prevent those kinds of attacks from taking place…But even as we…

 This morning, the President and the Vice President hosted the bipartisan, bicameral leadership of Congress in the Cabinet Room. The leaders discussed a wide range of issues, and the President highlighted areas where Republicans and Democrats can work together to protect our national security and continue the progress we have seen in the economy. The…

I want to thank Mike Boots for his service to the American people over the past six years, including his tenure as one of my top environmental advisors. It is no coincidence that Mike’s leadership of the Council on Environmental Quality has coincided with historic national progress on climate change and conservation. His deep policy…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Mario Cordero, of California, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for the term expiring June 30, 2019.  (Reappointment) Daniel R. Elliott, III, of Ohio, to be a Member of the Surface Transportation Board for a term expiring December 31, 2018.  (Reappointment) Jay Neal Lerner, of Illinois, to be Inspector General,…