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Archive: June 17, 2015

South Lawn 6:37 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  How is everybody doing today?  (Applause.)  Well, I want to welcome everybody to the South Lawn.  And usually, it’s broiling hot when we have our congressional picnic, so this is one of those…

James Beard Restaurant Milan, Italy 3:33 P.M. CET MRS. OBAMA:  How are you? CHILDREN:  Good. MRS. OBAMA:  Are you guys ready to cook with us? CHILDREN:  Yes. MRS. OBAMA:  I’m not really an executive chef, I just hang out with…

Warner Theater 11:24 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, everybody.  Thank you so much.  (Applause.)  Everybody, please have a seat.  I was telling Loretta backstage, a little pomp and circumstance never hurts.  (Laughter.) Justice Sonia Sotomayor is here.  (Applause.)  I…

This afternoon, Vice President Joe Biden hosted Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez at the White House. The Vice President emphasized the Obama Administration’s ongoing support for efforts by Central American governments to address the economic and social factors contributing to…

The President met separately with a group of Senate Democrats and House Democrats who supported trade legislation at the White House.  He reiterated his commitment to working with leaders in Congress to pass both TPA and TAA and made clear…

Today, President Obama called Chicago Blackhawks Head Coach Joel Quenneville, Principal Owner and Chairman Rocky Wirtz, and team captain Jonathan Toews to congratulate the Blackhawks on winning the Stanley Cup. The President commended their leadership, and the entire team’s efforts…

Today, President Obama called Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr to congratulate him and the Warriors on winning the NBA Finals. The President noted how exciting the series was to watch and recognized the team’s perseverance in winning its…

As the new crescent moon brings in the holy month of Ramadan, Michelle and I send our warmest greetings to all those observing the month of fasting in the United States and around the world. Ramadan is a time in…

The First Lady and the Presidential Delegation are proud to share the Let’s Move! successes and are looking forward to learning from leaders from other countries about how they’re addressing the issue of childhood obesity and raising healthier families. Globally,…

Esta tarde, el Vicepresidente Joe Biden recibió al Presidente hondureño, Juan Orlando Hernández en la Casa Blanca. El Vicepresidente destacó el apoyo continuo del gobierno de Obama a los esfuerzos de los gobiernos centroamericanos para abordar factores económicos y sociales…