Category: 2015

President Obama today issued a new Executive Order (E.O.) declaring a national emergency with respect to the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States posed by the situation in Burundi.  The Executive Order is not targeted at the people of Burundi, but rather is aimed at activities…

Today President Obama issued a new Executive Order imposing sanctions against persons who have contributed to the ongoing crisis in Burundi.  This Executive Order provides the authority to block the assets of those who, among other things, have engaged in or provided material support for actions that threaten peace and security in Burundi, undermine democratic…

Tune In: On Thursday, November 26th, Broadway at The White House will air at 8:00 PM ET on TLC.  Click HERE for more information. Friday, November 27, 2015 The White House * North Portico * 11:00 AM – On Friday, November 27th, First Lady Michelle Obama will welcome the Official White House Christmas Tree to the White House.…

Today, the Vice President addressed the Ambassadors of the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL at the Department of State. The Vice President expressed his sincere condolences to the friends and families of all those injured or killed in the recent terrorist attacks by ISIL, and thanked Coalition members for their continued commitment to degrade and…

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2:56 P.M. MYT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it’s a great pleasure to spend some time with Prime Minister Lee and the delegation from Singapore as Singapore celebrates 50 years. And as the relationship between the United States and Singapore moves into its 50th year, it is wonderful to report…

On behalf of the American people, we send our heartfelt condolences to the people of the Republic of Korea for the passing of former President Kim Young-sam. President Kim led the Korean people through one of the most challenging periods of the transition to democracy and set a precedent for a peaceful transfer of power…

WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the Vice President spoke to his and the President’s commitment to protecting our country from terrorists, while also providing refuge to some of the world’s most vulnerable people. He emphasized that he and the President consider the safety of the American people to be their first priority. But…

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 11:57 A.M. MYT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it is a privilege to be here at the Dignity for Children Foundation. I want to thank Pastor Satvinder and his wife, Petrina, who’ve run this foundation for years with the support of private donors and the United Nations. And I want to acknowledge the Malaysian…

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 7:10 P.M. MYT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you very much, Prime Minister Najib, and thank you to my fellow leaders for being here today. I am very proud that this is my sixth meeting with ASEAN. As President, I’ve deepened America’s cooperation with ASEAN because a united, integrated and…

Ritz Carlton Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 1:25 P.M. MYT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, this is a great opportunity for me to meet with some outstanding, courageous men and women who represent civil society organizations here in Malaysia. And as many of you who accompany me on foreign trips know, one of the things that I like to…