We deplore the intent of separatists in parts of eastern Ukraine to hold illegitimate so-called local “elections” on Sunday, November 2. If held, these “elections” would contravene Ukraine’s constitution and laws and the September 5 Minsk Protocol. As President Obama…
Archive: October 31, 2014
Rhode Island College Providence, Rhode Island 11:24 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Can everybody please give Lisbeth a big round of applause? That was a great introduction. (Applause.) Happy Halloween, everybody. I see a lot of you came…
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice hosted International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Yukiya Amano at the White House today. Ambassador Rice reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to the IAEA and the important missions it undertakes in furtherance of…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Missouri and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding during September 9-10, 2014.…
President Obama spoke by phone with Aung San Suu Kyi of Burma. President Obama and Aung San Suu Kyi discussed the status of Burma’s ongoing political and economic reforms and the need to ensure an inclusive and credible process for…
President Obama spoke by phone with President Thein Sein of Burma to discuss his upcoming travel to Burma for the East Asia Summit and U.S.-ASEAN Summit. President Obama and President Thein Sein discussed the status of Burma’s ongoing political and…
Today, the Council of Economic Advisers released a report, Women’s Participation in Education and the Workforce, and fact sheet with Eleven Facts about American Families and Work, that highlight the top economic trends facing working families today, and how the…
NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH, 2014 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Each day, courageous individuals step forward to help care for family members in need, their quiet acts…
NATIONAL COLLEGE APPLICATION MONTH, 2014 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION With hard work and determination, a great education should be within everyone’s reach. At the heart of…
NATIONAL ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH, 2014 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Across our Nation, as many as 5 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease — currently an…
