East Room 5:38 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Welcome to the White House! (Applause.) It is an understatement to say this was one hot ticket. (Laughter.) The last time I went to Hamilton, I didn’t even get to…
Archive: March 14, 2016
State Dining Room 1:47 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: What’s going on? We’re at the White House! (Laughter.) Are you all excited? AUDIENCE: Yes! MRS. OBAMA: I am so excited! Well, let me start by thanking the extraordinary performers from…
State Department Washington, D.C 11:12 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you! Thank you so much. Well, good morning, everybody. I was in the neighborhood, so I thought I’d stop by. Actually, you’re in the neighborhood. So I appreciate you…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on South Africa and the African Growth and Opportunities Act
The United States welcomes the significant steps undertaken by the Government of South Africa over the past several weeks to restore market access for U.S. poultry, pork, and beef products. We appreciate the strong collaboration between U.S. and South African…
I applaud the Senate for confirming John King as Secretary of Education. In this role, John will continue to lead our efforts to work toward high-quality preschool for all, prepare our kids for college and a career, make college more…
President Obama spoke today by phone with President Vladimir Putin of Russia to discuss progress on the implementation of the nationwide Cessation of Hostilities between the Syrian regime and its allies on the one hand and the armed opposition on…
The United States condemns in the strongest terms today’s terrorist attack in Ankara, Turkey, which has taken innocent lives and injured scores. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those killed and injured as well as to their loved ones.…
The United States condemns in the strongest terms today’s terrorist attack in Grand-Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire. We extend our deep condolences to the families and loved ones of those who have been killed in this heinous attack. Our thoughts and prayers…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:05 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Nice to see you all. Welcome to Daylight Savings Time. Glad you all made it. I do not have any opening comments, so we can…
