Category: Jul2015

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Canada to attend the Final Match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 in Vancouver on July 5, 2015. Vice President Joe Biden will join the delegation, led by Dr. Jill Biden, to Vancouver. Members of the Presidential Delegation: The Honorable Bruce Heyman,…

University of Wisconsin at La Crosse La Crosse, Wisconsin 1:34 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Wisconsin!  (Applause.)  I am thrilled to be back in Wisconsin.  Hello, U.W.L.!  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Thank you so much.  I’m fired up!  (Applause.)  It is good to be back in “God’s Country.”  (Applause.)  I appreciate being anyplace that names an…

Today, the White House is lifting its longstanding camera and photo ban on public tours.  This ban has been in place for over 40 years.  To announce the change in policy, the First Lady posted THIS video on her Instagram account.  Effective today, guests are now welcome to take photos throughout the White House tour…

The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attacks against Egyptian security forces in North Sinai this morning, which killed dozens of Egyptian personnel and injured many others.  We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and the government and people of Egypt, and wish for a speedy recovery for those who were…

Jardín de las Rosas 11:08 A.M. EDT EL PRESIDENTE: Buenos días a todos. Por favor, tomen asiento. Hace más de 54 años, en medio de la guerra fría, Estados Unidos cerró su embajada en La Habana. Hoy, puedo anunciar que Estados Unidos ha acordado restablecer formalmente sus relaciones diplomáticas con la República de Cuba, y volver…

WASHINGTON, DC — President Obama today named 108 mathematics and science teachers as recipients of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. This year’s awardees represent all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Territories, and the Department of Defense Education Activity schools. The educators will receive their awards…

The President spoke today with Prime Minster Matteo Renzi of Italy regarding developments in Greece.  They agreed on the importance of all sides working to put Greece back on a path of reforms and financing that leads to growth and debt sustainability within the Eurozone.  The leaders noted that their teams are in close contact…

South Lawn 8:35 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Why are you guys still up here?  (Laughter.) How’s it going?  So what’s been going on?  What have you guys been up to? GIRLS:  Singing! THE PRESIDENT:  You’re singing camp songs? GIRLS:  Yes! MRS. OBAMA:  Is that all you’ve been doing is singing — and why are you…

Rose Garden 11:08 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good morning, everybody.  Please have a seat. More than 54 years ago, at the height of the Cold War, the United States closed its embassy in Havana.  Today, I can announce that the United States has agreed to formally re-establish diplomatic relations with the Republic of Cuba, and…

Taylor Stratton Elementary School Nashville, Tennessee 1:36 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody!  (Applause.)  Everybody, have a seat.  Have a seat.  Well, it’s good to be back in Nashville.  (Applause.)  I like Nashville.  I don’t know if you noticed, I come back here quite a bit.  (Laughter.) First of all, can everybody please give Kelly…