The President is committed to addressing the climate change threat – both by taking action here at home and showing leadership on the world stage. As part of his commitment to lead by example to curb the emissions that are…
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Namibia to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Hage Geingob, President-elect of the Republic of Namibia, and the 25th Anniversary of Independence of the Republic…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Francine Berman, of New York, to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities for a term expiring January 26, 2020, vice Gary D. Glenn, term expired. Richard Christman, of Kentucky, to be…
President Obama spoke today by telephone with Prime Minister Netanyahu to congratulate the Prime Minister on his party’s success in winning a plurality of Knesset seats. The President emphasized the importance the United States places on our close military, intelligence,…
President Obama spoke today with President Beji Caid Essebsi of Tunisia to offer condolences and support following the March 18 terrorist attack against the National Bardo Museum in Tunis. President Obama extended sympathy, on behalf of all Americans, to the…
Iikura Guest House Tokyo, Japan 11:18 A.M. JST MRS. OBAMA: Well, I am incredibly excited about the partnership between our two countries around girls’ education, because I think our countries are in a very strong position to be able to…
Prime Minister’s Residence Tokyo, Japan 3:45 P.M. JST MRS. OBAMA: Prime Minister, first of all, your wife is an amazing woman. And the restaurant is good, so you have to try it. (Laughter.) Maybe the next time I come to…
Department of Energy Washington, D.C. 11:28 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, It is wonderful to be here at the Department of Energy with some of our outstanding private sector partners. Secretary Ernie Moniz is in Geneva doing some important work…
To view the President’s video message, click HERE. Hello! To everyone celebrating Nowruz—across the United States and in countries around the world—Nowruz Mubarak. For thousands of years, this has been a time to gather with family and friends and welcome…