Category: 2015

Increasing the number of Americans with college degrees is a key part of President Obama’s strategy to grow the economy and ensure that prosperity is shared widely. For students, higher education may be the single most important investment they can make in their futures to ensure they have the knowledge and skills needed to compete…

From September 9-12, senior Administration officials held a series of meetings with Secretary of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China Meng Jianzhu in Washington, D.C. Mr. Meng traveled to Washington as President Xi Jinping’s Special Envoy to discuss cybersecurity and other issues in advance of President Xi’s State…

Fort Meade, Maryland 2:53 P.M. EDT TSGT. PARRY:  Thank you, Mr. President, for joining us here at the Defense Media Activity.  It is very exciting for us to have you here for a face-to-face conversation with U.S. servicemembers.  We’re very, very pleased to have you. THE PRESIDENT:  Well, Nathan, thank you so much for your…

Today’s vote in the House of Representatives is the latest indication that the more members have studied the historic deal that will prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, the more they have come out in support of it. As we conclude the most consequential national security debate since the decision to invade Iraq, I…

The United States is deeply disappointed that Leopoldo López has been convicted and sentenced to 13 years and 9 months imprisonment on a range of politically-motivated charges.  Respect for the rights of citizens to engage in political discourse and express political views without risk of detention or harassment are essential to a functioning democracy, and…

On Thursday, September 17, 2015 the Vice President will travel to Detroit, Michigan to deliver remarks on the economy. Later he will travel to Columbus, Ohio where he will deliver remarks regarding the “Its On Us” sexual assault prevention campaign. The “Its On Us” campaign seeks to engage college students, and all members of the…

Roosevelt Room 11:45 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, I am joined today not only by Secretary John Kerry, but by an incredible group of veterans who’ve served our nation proudly in different services, different ranks, from infantrymen to some of our top generals, who served in Iraq, who served in Afghanistan.  We also have two…

East Room 3:51 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, everybody.  Please have a seat, have a seat.  (Applause.)  I always do pretty good with writers and scientists.  (Laughter.)  That’s sort of my crew. Hello, everybody.  On behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House for one of our favorite events of the year…

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622(d), provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the…

NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN TERRORIST ATTACKS Consistent with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622(d), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency previously declared on September 14, 2001, in Proclamation 7463, with respect to the terrorist attacks…