Category: Jul2015

President Obama dropped by a meeting today between Vice President Biden and Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk of Ukraine.  President Obama and Vice President Biden both expressed unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and underscored the U.S. commitment to maintaining sanctions on Russia until it fully implements its obligations under the Minsk agreements.  The…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Louisiana and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding during the period of May 18 to June 20, 2015. Federal funding is available to state, tribal, and eligible local governments…

East Room 11:12 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody.  (Applause.)  Thank you so much.  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Everybody, please have a seat.  Welcome to the White House Conference on Aging, everybody.  And please give Vicki a big round of applause for the outstanding work she’s doing to help women and families prepare for retirement.  (Applause.)…

WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President discussed a new rule announced by his Administration earlier this week to make it easier for communities to implement the Fair Housing Act.  For nearly 50 years the Fair Housing Act has prohibited landlords from turning away tenants because of race, religion, sex, national origin, or…

On July 11, we join people of all faiths and nationalities in commemorating the Srebrenica genocide.  We mourn the loss of its more than 8,000 victims, and we honor the memory of those only now being laid to rest, and all those still missing. Twenty years ago, Srebrenica was overrun.  In the genocide that followed,…

As part of the Administration’s commitment to protect our country’s significant outdoor spaces for the benefit of future generations, today President Obama will announce the creation of three new national monuments that demonstrate the wide range of historic and cultural values that make America’s public lands so beloved. The new monuments are: Berryessa Snow Mountain…

MRS. OBAMA:  I see tears.  (Laughter.)  I do.  Wow, Abby, amazing.  We’re so proud of you.  Man, good stuff!  Very good stuff. You guys, welcome to the White House.  Let’s say that again — welcome to the White House!  (Applause.) This is the whole house’s favorite event — the Kids’ State Dinner.  Look at this…

Oval Office 2:02 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  As many of you know, one of the great legacies of this incredible country of ours is our national parks and national monuments.  It is something that we pass on from generation to generation, preserving the incredible beauty of this nation, but also reminding us of the richness…

To view National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice’s video message, click HERE. I want to convey my greetings and that of President Obama and the United States of America to you, the people of South Sudan, on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of your hard-won independence. I remember so vividly the joy the world…