Category: Sep 2015

Hoy el Presidente recibió en la Casa Blanca a Su Santidad, el Papa Francisco, y le agradeció por las maneras en las que él inspira a las personas alrededor del mundo a dedicarse a la justicia, piedad, compasión, en particular hacia los marginados. El Presidente y el Papa Francisco discutieron sus valores y compromisos compartidos…

Today the President hosted His Holiness Pope Francis at the White House and thanked him for the ways in which he is inspiring people around the world to embrace justice, mercy, and compassion, particularly toward those who have been marginalized.  The President and Pope Francis discussed their shared values and commitments on a wide range…

Yogi Berra was an American original – a Hall of Famer and humble veteran; prolific jokester and jovial prophet.  He epitomized what it meant to be a sportsman and a citizen, with a big heart, competitive spirit, and a selfless desire to open baseball to everyone, no matter their background.  Michelle and I offer our…

National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met today with leaders and representatives of civil society organizations to discuss the potential impact of China’s draft foreign non-governmental organization (NGO) law on international NGOs and civil society in China.  Today’s discussion focused on concerns that the draft legislation would further narrow space for civil society in China,…

As more than 2 million Muslims from around the world and across the United States mark the end of their holy pilgrimage of Hajj in Mecca, Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes to Muslims around the world celebrating Eid al-Adha. This pilgrimage and Eid is about sacrifice, almsgiving, and equality. Thousands of Muslims around…

The President spoke by phone today with President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico regarding bilateral and broader economic issues.  The two leaders agreed on the importance of further deepening the United States-Mexico economic relationship to ensure both countries continue as leaders in the global economy.  More specifically, they discussed the status of the Trans-Pacific Partnership…

Jardín del sur de la Casa Blanca 9:32 A. M., HORA DE VERANO DEL ESTE PRESIDENTE OBAMA: Buenos días. AUDIENCIA: ¡Buenos días! (Aplausos.) PRESIDENTE OBAMA: Qué hermoso día nos ha dado el Señor. Santo Padre, en nombre de Michelle y mío, le damos la bienvenida a la Casa Blanca. (Aplauso.) Debería explicarle que nuestro jardín normalmente no está…

El Presidente habló por teléfono hoy con el Presidente Enrique Peña Nieto de México sobre asuntos bilaterales y económicos. Los dos lideres estuvieron de acuerdo sobre la importancia de fortalecer la relación económica entre Estados Unidos y México para asegurar que los dos países continúen siendo lideres en la economía global. Específicamente, discutieron el estatus…

South Lawn 9:32 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Good morning. AUDIENCE:  Good morning!  (Applause.) PRESIDENT OBAMA:  What a beautiful day the Lord has made.  Holy Father, on behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House.  (Applause.)  I should explain that our backyard is not typically this crowded — (laughter) — but the size and…

As Jews across America, Israel, and the world gather for the sacred service of Kol Nidre, Michelle and I extend our wishes for an easy fast to all those observing Yom Kippur.  The Day of Atonement is a time for humility, reflection and repentance, a chance to be honest with ourselves and one another about…