Category: 2015

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts:        Ricardo A. Aguilera – Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management, Department of Defense          Janine Davidson – Under Secretary of the Navy, Department of Defense          Lisa S. Disbrow – Under Secretary of the Air Force,…

President Obama today spoke by phone with President Raul Castro of Cuba to discuss the process of normalization between the two countries in advance of Pope Francis’s upcoming visits to Cuba and the United States.  The President underscored the importance of the United States and Cuba re-establishing diplomatic ties and the reopening of embassies in…

Esta iniciativa promueve la adquisición de la ciudadanía por parte de todas las personas elegibles Mire el video “Más Firme, Más Fuerte” con el Presidente Obama AQUÍ Desde el inicio de esta Administración, el Presidente Obama siempre ha dejado claro que nuestra nación se fortalece cuando les damos la bienvenida a inmigrantes y refugiados para que…

Good afternoon, everyone.  It’s a real pleasure to be here.  I want to thank my friend Congresswoman Karen Bass for that wonderful introduction and for inviting me to speak this afternoon.  And, I want to thank Representative Butterfield and the leadership of the Congressional Black Caucus for bringing us all together.  I’d like to start…

South Court Auditorium Eisenhower Executive Office Building 5:36 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody!  (Applause.)  Hello, hello, hello.  Everybody, please have a seat.  Have a seat.  Well, I just wanted to stop by and just say thank you, because we have in this audience some people who are doing outstanding work on behalf of criminal justice…

The United States condemns, in the strongest terms, the unconstitutional seizure of power by elements of the Presidential Security Regiment in Burkina Faso. We call on the responsible parties to release immediately those being detained, order aligned forces to stand down, respect the rights of civilians to peacefully assemble, and put Burkina Faso back on…

Oval Office 12:07 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, these three gentlemen really don’t need any introduction.  I think all of you are familiar with the incredible story of three high school friends who were getting together, two of whom had served in uniform on behalf of the United States Armed Forces — thinking that they…

Howard County Community College Columbia, Maryland 12:16 P.M. EDT MS. WILLIAMS:  So I’m just going to jump right in.  Mrs. Obama, why community college? MRS. OBAMA:  Well, I was talking to a couple of the students who did the tour with me, and one of the things I pointed out is that when we talk…

Initiative Promotes Citizenship among those who are Eligible  Watch “Stand Stronger” Video featuring President Obama HERE Since the beginning of his Administration, President Obama has made clear that we are stronger as a nation when we welcome immigrants and refugees into our communities and harness their entrepreneurial spirit. At its heart, America is and has always…

The White House today announced that Hedieh “Roshan” Ghaffarian has been selected as the White House Chief Floral Designer. “We are thrilled to have Roshan serve as our Chief Floral Designer and lead our tremendously  talented, dedicated floral staff,” saidFirst Lady Michelle Obama. “Roshan’s life story is a powerful reminder that the American Dream endures…