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Archive: October 22, 2015

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and First Lady Kalsoom Nawaz Sharif at the White House on October 22, 2015.  Their visit reinforced the commitment of both leaders to an enduring U.S.-Pakistan partnership,…

Oval Office 11:20 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Well, let me just say it is wonderful to welcome back Prime Minister Sharif and his delegation to the Oval Office.  Obviously, the United States and Pakistan have a longstanding relationship.  We work…

Blue Room 1:10 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Good afternoon, everyone.  As-salaam alaikum, and welcome to the White House. I want to start by thanking our Acting Administrator of the USAID, Ambassador Lenhardt.  It’s so good to see you.  You’re always…

Oval Office 3:52 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  As President and Commander-in-Chief, my first and most important responsibility is keeping the American people safe.  And that means that we make sure that our military is properly funded, and that our men…

South Court Auditorium 2:36 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, first of all, Bill, thanks for moderating this.  Thank you to the Marshall Project.  I am particularly grateful to folks in law enforcement, some members of Congress who are here, people…