Iikura Guest House Tokyo, Japan 10:51 A.M. JST MRS. OBAMA: Konichiwa. (Laughter.) I am so pleased to be here today as the United States and Japan announce a new partnership to educate girls across the globe. And before I get…
Archive: March 18, 2015
Global Center for Health Innovation Cleveland, Ohio 2:46 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Cleveland! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Please, please, have a seat. It’s good to be back in Cleveland. Let me begin…
Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you, Ellen. The work that you are doing to help more students succeed is making a difference. Now, more than ever, Americans are relying on community colleges to provide the stepping stones to a college degree…
About 62 million girls around the world – half of whom are adolescent – are not in school. These girls have diminished economic opportunities and are more vulnerable to HIV/AIDS, early and forced marriage, and other forms of violence. Yet…
Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. The Vice President welcomed the Rada’s adoption of implementing measures relating to the law on special status for certain areas of eastern Ukraine, as called for in the September 2014…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Douglas J. Kramer – Deputy Administrator, Small Business Administration David J. Shulkin – Under Secretary for Health, Department of Veterans Affairs LaVerne…
We extend our deepest sympathies to the victims of today’s heinous violence in Tunisia and condemn in the strongest terms this terrorist attack, which took the lives of innocent Tunisians as well as visiting tourists. American officials are in touch…
Vice President Biden spoke today with Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan and presidential candidate Muhammadu Buhari ahead of the Nigerian presidential election, which is scheduled for March 28. The Vice President commended President Jonathan and General Buhari for signing the Abuja…
The President spoke today with Chancellor Merkel of Germany regarding developments in Ukraine. The two leaders agreed on the need for full and prompt implementation of the three Minsk agreements in order to reach a lasting and peaceful resolution to…
In Cleveland, Ohio, the President launches ninth manufacturing hub competition and announces measures to strengthen the small manufacturers that power America’s supply chains. WASHINGTON, DC – Today the President is announcing nearly $500 million in public-private investment to strengthen American…
