James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:47 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Nice to see you all. Let me just do one announcement at the top, and then we’ll get to your questions. And it’s not so…
Archive: February 4, 2016
“We need to do everything we can to make sure America’s young people get the opportunity to earn the skills and a work ethic that come with a job. It’s important for their future, and for America’s.” – President Barack…
Washington Hilton Washington, D.C. 9:27 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Thank you. (Applause.) You’re very kind. Thank you very much. Well, good morning. AUDIENCE: Good morning. THE PRESIDENT: Giving all praise and honor to…
Today, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa O. Monaco concluded a series of meetings with Home Secretary Theresa May, Deputy National Security Advisor Paddy McGuinness, and other senior British security and intelligence officials on a range…
President Obama believes that the values that made our economy the strongest in the world include making sure everyone does their fair share, everyone gets a fair shake, and hard work and responsibility are rewarded. That’s why President Obama has…
Smart, strategic integrated investments to help reduce carbon pollution, strengthen economy As President Obama has repeatedly said, “no challenge poses a greater threat to future generations than climate change.” At the same time, the President has made clear that taking…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Stephanie A. Finley and Claude J. Kelly III to serve on the United States District Courts. “Throughout their careers, these nominees have displayed unwavering commitment to justice and integrity,” said President Obama. “Their records…
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, President Obama nominated Patrick A. Burke to serve as U.S. Marshal for the District of Columbia. “Patrick A. Burke has a long and stellar track record in public safety,” said President Obama. “I’m honored to nominate him…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Patrick A. Burke, of the District of Columbia, to be United States Marshal for the District of Columbia for the term of four years, vice Edwin Donovan Sloane, retired. Stephanie A. Finley, of Louisiana, to…
Today President Barack Obama hosted Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos at the White House for a meeting in the Oval Office and a commemoration of 15 years of bilateral cooperation through Plan Colombia. The visit celebrated Colombia’s profound political, economic,…
