Category: Speeches and Remarks
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FACT SHEET: The United States and Brazil – A Mature and Multi-Faceted Partnership
Today President Barack Obama hosted Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff at the White House. Their meeting underscored the long-standing and increasingly diverse partnership between the United States and Brazil, which is rooted in a shared commitment to expand inclusive economic growth and prosperity; promote international peace and security and respect for human rights; strengthen bilateral defense…
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Statement by the Press Secretary on the USA FREEDOM Act
In January 2014—a year-and-a-half ago—the President called on Congress to reform elements of our electronic surveillance programs. The President and members of his team subsequently worked painstakingly with members of Congress from both parties to craft a sensible path forward. The result, the USA FREEDOM Act, struck a reasonable compromise balancing security and privacy—allowing us…
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Weekly Address: Pass the USA Freedom Act
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President addressed critical pieces of national security business that remained unfinished when the Senate left town. This Sunday at midnight, key tools used to protect against terrorist threats are set to expire. The USA Freedom Act strikes a balance between security and privacy, reauthorizing important measures…
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Statement by the Vice President
It is with broken hearts that Hallie, Hunter, Ashley, Jill and I announce the passing of our husband, brother and son, Beau, after he battled brain cancer with the same integrity, courage and strength he demonstrated every day of his life. The entire Biden family is saddened beyond words. We know that Beau’s spirit will live…
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Statement by the President on the Passing of Beau Biden
Michelle and I are grieving tonight. Beau Biden was a friend of ours. His beloved family – Hallie, Natalie, and Hunter – are friends of ours. And Joe and Jill Biden are as good as friends get. Beau took after Joe. He studied the law, like his dad, even choosing the same law school. He…
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Remarks by the President After Meeting with Attorney General Lynch
Oval Office 4:23 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Attorney General Lynch and I just discussed a wide range of issues in the regular meetings that I have with some of my top Cabinet members. And we discussed issues of cybersecurity, discussed the important role that the FBI and the Justice Department play in our counterterrorism efforts,…
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President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Marie Therese Dominguez – Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department of Transportation Sarah Feinberg – Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation President Obama also announced his intent to appoint…
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Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 1690, H.R. 2353, S. 178
On Friday, May 29, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 1690, which designates the United States courthouse located at 700 Grant Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as the Joseph F. Weis Jr. United States Courthouse; H.R. 2353, the “Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015,” which extends through July 31, 2015: (1) funding for Federal-aid…
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Remarks by the President at the Annual Hurricane Season Outlook and Preparedness Briefing
National Hurricane Center Miami, Florida1 2:09 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, I am here at the National Hurricane Center for our annual update on preparations for hurricane season, which begin on Monday. And I want to thank our NOAA Administrator, Kathy Sullivan; FEMA Administrator, Craig Fugate, and their teams for helping to lead this briefing.…
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Announcing the White House Conference on Aging
WASHINGTON, DC – On Monday, July 13, President Obama will host the White House Conference on Aging. The White House has held a Conference on Aging each decade since the 1960s to identify and advance actions to improve the quality of life of older Americans. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Medicare, Medicaid, and…