Category: Jul2015

Sheraton Hotel Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 3:37 P.M. EAT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Well, let me just express my appreciation to the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Prime Minister Hailemariam, as well as all the leaders represented here.  They have shown extraordinary leadership in trying to address the continuing situation in South Sudan, and this gives me and the…

National Palace Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 1:47 P.M. EAT PRIME MINISTER HAILEMARIAM:  Members of the press, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to once again welcome His Excellency, the President of the United States of America, to Ethiopia.  We are honored to receive a sitting U.S. President for the first time in the history of our…

President Obama has prioritized promoting U.S. trade with and investment in Africa, building Africa’s trade capacity, and extending preferential access to the U.S. market for African products.  U.S. non-petroleum imports from Africa increased by 46 percent and U.S. goods exports to Africa increased by 59 percent since 2009, evidence of growing trade ties between the…

The United States is committed to supporting African countries’ efforts to strengthen democratic institutions, support civil society, advance gender equality, improve governance, and protect human rights.  We view these efforts as priorities not just because they are vital by themselves, but also because good governance and human rights underpin sustainable economic growth and peaceful and…

The United States strongly condemns today’s abhorrent attack in Mogadishu, Somalia, which purposefully and cruelly targeted innocent civilians. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and other loved ones of the victims. Despite the very real progress Somalia has achieved in recent years, this attack is yet another reminder of the unconscionable atrocities that terrorist groups continue to perpetrate against the people…

Today at the White House, Secretary of State John Kerry and senior White House officials will host 13 of the largest companies from across the American economy who are standing with the Obama Administration to launch the American Business Act on Climate Pledge: Alcoa, Apple, Bank of America, Berkshire Hathaway Energy, Cargill, Coca-Cola, General Motors,…

Los Angeles Coliseum Los Angeles, California 9:10 P.M. PDT MRS. OBAMA: Hello, everyone! (Applause.) I want to start by thanking Tim for that hug, for his words of encouragement, and for that wonderful introduction. Let’s give Tim a round of applause. So proud of him. (Applause.) Tonight, we’ve heard about the joy, the courage, the…

Los Angeles Coliseum Los Angeles, California 9:10 P.M. PDT MRS. OBAMA:  Hello, everyone!  (Applause.)  I want to start by thanking Tim for that hug, for his words of encouragement, and for that wonderful introduction.  Let’s give Tim a round of applause.  So proud of him.  (Applause.) Tonight, we’ve heard about the joy, the courage, the…

Safaricom Indoor Arena Nairobi, Kenya 12:00 P.M. EAT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Hey! AUDIENCE:  Hey! PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Habari Zenu!  (Applause.)  Wakenya mpo?  (Applause.)  It is great to be back in Kenya.  Thank you so much for this extraordinary welcome.  I know it took a few years, but as President I try to keep my promises, and I…

YALI Regional Leadership Center Kenyatta University Nairobi, Kenya 1:57 P.M. EAT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Well, this is a very good-looking group.  (Laughter.)  So it’s wonderful to be with all of you.  My name is Barack Obama.  (Laughter.)  In case you didn’t know.  I want to, first of all, begin by thanking Kenyatta University for hosting us…