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Archive: March 23, 2015

Gaylord National Convention Center National Harbor, Maryland 2:39 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you so much.  (Applause.)  Thank you. Please have a seat.  Well, thank you, everybody.  And let me begin by thanking Penny Pritzker for her outstanding leadership. We’ve…

East Room 12:15 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody!  (Applause.)  Hello, hello!  Thank you.  Everybody have a seat.  Thank you.  Hello, scientists.  (Laughter.)  So this has got to be the most fun event of the year.  (Laughter.)  At least in…

As Prepared for Delivery — Good afternoon, everybody. Thank you, Alex, for your very kind introduction. It’s great to be here at J Street with so many friends who are committed to a strong alliance between the United States and…

WASHINGTON – Today the White House announces the talent line-up, program, and activities for the 2015 White House Easter Egg Roll, a tradition in its 137th year and the largest annual public event at the White House.  The Easter Egg…

The United States is the bright spot in the global economy, further proof that the President’s middle class economic agenda is working. More than 12 million jobs have been created over the last 60 months, and wages are beginning to…

“Twenty-first century businesses need 21st century infrastructure — modern ports, and stronger bridges, faster trains and the fastest Internet…I intend to protect a free and open Internet, extend its reach to every classroom, and every community, and help folks build…

WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama will host the 2015 White House Science Fair today and celebrate the student winners of a broad range of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) competitions from across the country. As part of the Fair,…

WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama will host the 2015 White House Science Fair today to celebrate the student winners of a broad range of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) competitions from across the country. As part of the Fair,…

President Obama will host Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan for an official visit to the White House on April 28, including a State Dinner that evening.  The two leaders will celebrate the strong global partnership that the United States…

President Obama will host Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi at the White House on Tuesday, April 14.  The Prime Minister’s visit underscores the strategic partnership between the United States and Iraq and the strong U.S. commitment to political and military…