Category: Sep 2015

The President spoke today by phone with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany regarding the European response to the refugee crisis.  The two leaders agreed on the need for a Europe-wide solution in which all European Member States accept their fair share of refugees.  They also discussed how to alleviate the root causes of the refugee…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of California and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by the Valley Fire beginning on September 12, 2015, and continuing. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Lake County. Assistance can…

Via Telephone 5:53 P.M. EDT MR. PRICE:  Good afternoon, everyone, and thanks for joining this preview call to preview the visit of Xi Jinping, the President of the People’s Republic of China.  This call will be on the record but it will be embargoed until the conclusion of the call, so we would ask that…

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…