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Archive: September 22, 2015

Via Videoconference 10:55 A.M. EDT MRS. BUSH:  Thank you so much, Onaba.  Thank you for joining us today, for moderating this conversation between me and Mrs. Michelle Obama.  I think Michelle Obama has already been watching us.  There she is.…

Thursday, September 24, 2015 The White House * 11:00 AM ET – The Office of the First Lady will host a press preview in the State Dining Room in advance of the China State Dinner. There will be an opportunity for photos and video…

Via Telephone 5:53 P.M. EDT MR. PRICE:  Good afternoon, everyone, and thanks for joining this preview call to preview the visit of Xi Jinping, the President of the People’s Republic of China.  This call will be on the record but…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of California and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by the Valley Fire beginning on September 12, 2015, and continuing.…

The President spoke today by phone with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany regarding the European response to the refugee crisis.  The two leaders agreed on the need for a Europe-wide solution in which all European Member States accept their fair…

As Jews across America, Israel, and the world gather for the sacred service of Kol Nidre, Michelle and I extend our wishes for an easy fast to all those observing Yom Kippur.  The Day of Atonement is a time for…

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room  **Please see below for a correction, marked with an asterisk. 1:03 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST:  Good afternoon, everyone.  Nice to see you all.  I wanted to call to your attention one thing before we…