Category: 2015
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Remarks by The First Lady at Annual Holiday Press Preview
East Room 1:16 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Hi, everyone. What’s going on? You guys doing okay? Hi to you guys, the grownups here, too. (Laughter.) Well, welcome to the White House. (Applause.) It’s the holiday time! Let me start by thanking Cilicia for that wonderful introduction, as well as all the volunteers who have traveled…
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White House Announces Additional Commitments to The American Business Act on Climate Pledge
Today, the White House will announce additional commitments from73 companies from across the American economy who are joining the American Business Act on Climate Pledge. With this announcement, a total of 154 companies will have signed the American Business Act on Climate Pledge to demonstrate their support for action on climate change and the conclusion of a climate…
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Remarks by President Obama and President Erdogan of the Republic of Turkey After Bilateral Meeting
Chief of Missions Residence Paris, France 10:25 A.M. CET PRESIDENT OBAMA: President Erdogan and I had a chance to see each other in Antalya recently at the G20. In light of recent events, we thought it would be useful for us to discuss what’s been happening both in Syria and the recent events between Russia…
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FACT SHEET: World AIDS Day 2015 – The Time to Act Is Now
Today, in conjunction with World AIDS Day, the White House Office of National AIDS Policy is releasing the Federal Action Plan for 2016-2020, which outlines specific Federal agency actions to implement the updated National HIV/AIDS Strategy next year and through 2020. This Federal Action Plan, along with our updated National HIV/AIDS Strategy, and continued investments in…
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Statement by the President
Rosa Parks held no elected office. She was not born into wealth or power. Yet sixty years ago today, Rosa Parks changed America. Refusing to give up a seat on a segregated bus was the simplest of gestures, but her grace, dignity, and refusal to tolerate injustice helped spark a Civil Rights Movement that spread…
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Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on Elections in Burkina Faso
The United States congratulates the people of Burkina Faso for participating in peaceful and orderly elections on November 29, marking a major milestone in the country’s democratic progress. In recent years, Burkinabe citizens have stood up to repeated attempts to infringe on their right to choose leaders in a legitimate process, turning back an effort…
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Remarks by President Obama and President Xi of China Before Bilateral Meeting
Le Bourget Paris, France 9:48 A.M. CET PRESIDENT XI: (As interpreted.) (In progress.) At the present, the world economy is recovering slowly. Terrorism is on the rise and climate change is a huge challenge. There is more instability and uncertainty in the international situation. Against this backdrop, it’s very important for China and the United…
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Remarks by President Obama at the First Session of COP21
Le Bourget Paris, France 12:47 P.M. CET PRESIDENT OBAMA: President Hollande, Mr. Secretary General, fellow leaders. We have come to Paris to show our resolve. We offer our condolences to the people of France for the barbaric attacks on this beautiful city. We stand united in solidarity not only to deliver justice to the terrorist…
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Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Modi of India before Bilateral Meeting
Le Bourget Paris, France 3:41 P.M. CET PRESIDENT OBAMA: It’s a pleasure to meet with my friend and partner, Prime Minister Modi of India. During my visit to India earlier this year, we committed ourselves to a new, deeper partnership between our nations. And our work here in Paris together represents one of the greatest…
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Remarks by President Obama in Mission Innovation Announcement
Le Bourget Civil Society Village Paris, France 5:12 P.M. CET PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon. Prime Minister Modi and I apologize for being late but, I can assure you, we were working and hopefully helping to advance President Hollande’s agenda and a successful Paris summit. I want to thank François, my fellow leaders, Prime Minister Modi,…