East Room 3:15 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Hello, everyone! (Applause.) Nowruzetan Mobarak! (Applause.) Yes! Are you guys having a good time? AUDIENCE: Yes! MRS. OBAMA: I hope so. I can hear you upstairs, you do know that? (Laughter.) Well,…
Archive: April 6, 2016
This afternoon, the President called Villanova University Men’s Basketball head coach Jay Wright to congratulate him and his team on their victory in the NCAA Men’s College Basketball National Championship. The President noted that this win was the culmination of…
President Obama spoke by phone today with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to offer his congratulations on Burma’s historic democratic transfer of power to a civilian-led government. The President commended Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s determined efforts, over the course…
President Obama spoke by phone today with President U Htin Kyaw to offer congratulations on his inauguration as Burma’s President. The President welcomed the historic step forward of a democratic transfer of power to a civilian-led government that reflects the…
This Spring, the White House will be opening its gardens and grounds to visitors on Saturday, April 16 from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM EDT, and Sunday, April 17 from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM EDT. During this event, visitors…
Research shows that children’s interests, ambitions, and skills can be shaped early on by the media they consume and the toys with which they play, potentially influencing everything from the subjects they choose to study to the careers they ultimately…
“For Americans who are doing the hard work of saving for retirement, let’s make sure that they get a fair deal.” President Barack Obama, White House Conference on Aging, July 13, 2015 Middle class economics means that Americans should be…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:04 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Nice to see you. I do have some words here at the top before we get to your questions. For months now, the administration has been…
