Roosevelt Room 2:31 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, I just had the opportunity to hear from businesses all across the country to talk about the importance of reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank. This is not an issue that typically rises to…
Archive: July 22, 2015
The President spoke today with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan about deepening our ongoing cooperation in the fight against ISIL and common efforts to bring security and stability to Iraq and a political settlement to the conflict in Syria. The…
East Room 6:30 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to the White House, everybody. AUDIENCE: Thank you! THE PRESIDENT: You all look good. We have some of America’s biggest champions for a strong partnership with Africa here today…
On November 20, 2014, President Obama took action within his authority to reform our broken immigration system. The President announced a package of administrative actions to enhance border security; prioritize the deportation of immigrants who are enforcement priorities; and modernize…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New Jersey and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe storm on June 23, 2015. Federal funding is…
The President today participated in a video conference with President Ashraf Ghani of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Abdullah. The President commended the progress made since the leaders met in Washington in March, including on…
Dr. Jill Biden is traveling to Luang Prabang, Laos and Okinawa, Japan for her final stops on a four-country visit to Asia. Throughout the trip, Dr. Biden has engaged government and civil society partners on issues related to economic empowerment…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room **Please see below for a correction, marked with an asterisk. 1:15 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. I brought a special guest to discuss with you the President’s upcoming trip to…
