Category: 2015

Roosevelt Room 12:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, I just had the opportunity to meet with CEOs from across the country who are acting on climate change. Historically, when you start talking about an issue like climate change, the perception is that this is an environmental issue, it’s for tree huggers, and that hard-headed businesspeople…

Today marks an important milestone toward preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and ensuring its nuclear program is exclusively peaceful going forward. On this Adoption Day of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) reached between the P5+1, EU, and Iran, JCPOA participants will make necessary arrangements and preparations for the implementation of their…

WASHINGTON, DC – En su mensaje semanal, el presidente recalcó los problemas de nuestro sistema de justicia penal. Nuestro país está enfrentando un ciclo vicioso de pobreza, crimen, y encarcelaciones que atrapa a demasiados estadounidenses y debilita a demasiadas comunidades. Hay 2.2 millones de personas tras rejas en Estados Unidos hoy, comparado con 500,000 solo…

WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President highlighted the problems in our criminal justice system.  Our country faces a vicious cycle of poverty, criminality, and incarceration that traps too many Americans and weakens too many communities.  There are 2.2 million people behind bars in America today, compared to 500,000 just 30 years ago. …

On Friday, October 16, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 2835, the “Border Jobs for Veterans Act of 2015,” which requires the Department of Homeland Security to:  (1) consider the expedited hiring of qualified veterans who have the ability to perform the functions of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers; and (2) enhance its…

President Obama spoke today by phone with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to discuss recent developments in the Middle East. They agreed that Russia’s military operations in Syria should focus on ISIL – not moderate Syrian opposition groups – and reaffirmed the importance of establishing the conditions necessary…

East Room 2:10 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Annyong haseyo.  Good afternoon.  Last year in Seoul, President Park welcomed me to the Blue House. Today, it’s a pleasure to welcome her back to the White House.  Madam President, during your last visit here, you addressed a joint session of Congress, which is an honor that’s reserved…

The strength of America’s education system is undoubtedly connected to the academic success of Latinos. With the shift in demographics taking place in our nation’s schools, securing an adequate and equal education for all students, including Latinos, should be a priority not just for the federal government but for every person in this country. Last…

President Obama believes that no challenge poses a greater threat to future generations than climate change, and his Administration is committed to taking responsible steps to ensure that we leave our children a planet that is not polluted or damaged. Today, the White House announced a suite of new private-sector commitments and executive actions that…

As part of President Obama’s effort to assist communities negatively impacted by changes in the coal industry and power sector, today the Administration is announcing 36 awards totaling $14,546,457 for partnerships in 12 states and tribal nations that are seeking to build a more diversified and better economic future for their communities, businesses, and workers.…