Category: 2015

Thursday, September 24, 2015 The White House * 11:00 AM ET – The Office of the First Lady will host a press preview in the State Dining Room in advance of the China State Dinner. There will be an opportunity for photos and video footage of sample place settings, as well as officials on-hand to answer questions on background.…

Via Videoconference 10:55 A.M. EDT MRS. BUSH:  Thank you so much, Onaba.  Thank you for joining us today, for moderating this conversation between me and Mrs. Michelle Obama.  I think Michelle Obama has already been watching us.  There she is.  Hey, Michelle!  Good to see you.  (Applause.) MRS. OBAMA:  Great to see you, Laura.  Hi,…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Ricardo A. Aguilera, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, vice Lisa S. Disbrow. Janine Anne Davidson, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of the Navy, vice Robert O. Work, resigned. Lisa S. Disbrow, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of the Air Force, vice Eric…

The President spoke with His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman earlier today following the Vice President’s call with the Sultan on August 27.  The President thanked the Sultan for the Omani government’s efforts to secure the release on September 20 of two American citizens from their detention in Yemen.  He also…

Monday, September 21, 2015 Remarks as Prepared Good morning everyone.  Thank you, President Knapp, for that kind introduction, and thank you to everyone at GW for hosting me.  I wanted to come to this distinguished university to speak directly to younger people, because my topic this morning will impact your futures—whether you decide to open…

We welcome the release of two U.S. citizens who had been detained in Yemen since earlier this year. As we have informed their families, these individuals departed Yemen today and have since arrived in Oman. The U.S. Ambassador to Muscat and a consular official met them upon arrival and will provide all possible consular assistance. Since…

I am heartbroken at the tragic loss of one of my advisors, Jake Brewer. We set out to recruit the best of the best to join their government and help us harness the power of technology and data to innovate new solutions for the 21st century. Simply put, Jake was one of the best. Armed…

Walter E. Washington Convention Center Washington, D.C. 9:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, CBC!  (Applause.)  I guess I get the fancier lectern here.  Everybody please have a seat.  Have a seat.  I know it’s late.  You’re ready for the after parties.  I should have ditched the speech and brought my playlist.  (Laughter.)  Everybody looks beautiful,…

WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President discussed the significant progress we have made in our economy since the financial crisis seven years ago this week, and the steps we can take to build on that momentum and strengthen the economy for the long term.  Thanks to the hard work and resilience of…

In March, the President and First Lady announced a new whole of government initiative, Let Girls Learn, to expand efforts to help adolescent girls worldwide attend and complete school. For more information about Let Girls Learn, visit whitehouse.gov/letgirlslearn. Tuesday, September 22 Washington, DC * 11:00AM ET – As part of the Let Girls Learninitiative, the First Lady will participate…