Gallier Hall New Orleans, Louisiana 11:28 A.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Thank you so much. You all rest yourselves. You’ve been working hard. You deserve a seat. (Laughter.) Of course, I want to start by thanking Dylan…
Archive: April 20, 2015
East Room 2:52 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: O-H! AUDIENCE: I-O! THE PRESIDENT: O-H! AUDIENCE: I-O! THE PRESIDENT: O-H! AUDIENCE: I-O! (Laughter.) THE PRESIDENT: That last one was a little weak there. Everybody, please have a seat. Welcome to the White…
Vice President Biden spoke today with Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan to commend him for his leadership in ensuring Nigeria’s recent elections were peaceful and orderly. The Vice President noted that President Jonathan’s actions to accept the results and congratulate President-elect…
Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko about the situation in the east and Ukraine’s reform agenda. The Vice President informed President Poroshenko that the United States will provide the Government of Ukraine with an additional…
Jeffrey J. Hawkins, Jr., of California, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Central African Republic. Adam J. Szubin, of the District…
During their meeting today at the White House, President Obama and the UAE’s Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed a range of regional and bilateral issues, and consulted on how best to deepen our cooperation…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Georgia and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe winter storm during the period of February 15-17, 2015.…
The President has pledged not just to address veteran homelessness, but to end it. The Administration has made historic investments, using proven strategies in partnership between HUD and VA, to achieve this goal. We’ve helped veterans and their families access…
On Thursday, May 21, President Obama will host Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi at the White House. The visit will underscore the United States’ longstanding friendship with Tunisia, our commitment to strengthening and expanding our strategic partnership with Tunisia’s new…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:15 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. You all seem to be in a good mood this fine Monday afternoon. I assume you all had excellent weekends. It’s nice to see you. …
