James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:24 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Happy Friday. Glad it’s finally here. I do not have any announcements to begin, so we can go straight to your questions. Kathleen, would you like…
Archive: May 13, 2016
Today, the leaders of the United States, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden marked another major milestone in their leadership in the fight against climate change with the release of a U.S.- Nordic Leader Summit Joint Statement. The Statement builds…
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the United States reaffirm our deep partnership based on shared fundamental values. Democracy, the rule of law, gender equality, respect for human rights, and the protection and equal treatment of all people without regard…
The Vice President spoke today with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. The Vice President welcomed the appointment of a new Prosecutor General as an important first step to bringing much-needed reform to the Office of the Prosecutor General. The Vice President…
The Vice President spoke today with Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman. The Vice President commended Prime Minister Groysman on beginning his term by taking bold steps on reform, and the Prime Minister pledged to maintain reform momentum, with a focus…
Below is a list of expected attendees at tonight’s Nordic State Dinner. Additional details about the State Dinner are available HERE. THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. OBAMA Honorees HIS EXCELLENCY SAULI NIINISTÖ, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND AND MRS. JENNI HAUKIO…
WASHINGTON, DC – On Monday, May 16, the President will award the Medal of Valor to thirteen public safety officers during a ceremony in the East Room. The Medal of Valor is awarded to public safety officers who have exhibited…
WASHINGTON, DC — En el mensaje de esta semana, el artista ganador del Grammy Macklemore se juntó con el Presidente Obama para hablar sobre una enfermedad que impacta a demasiados estadounidenses: la adición. Macklemore habló sobre su propia experiencia, su…
Good evening, everyone. Erev tov. Thank you, Ambassador Dermer, for that kind introduction. And thanks to you and Rhoda for inviting me to share Yom Ha’atzmaut with you. It’s great to see so many distinguished Members of Congress—from both sides…
Grand Foyer 9:24 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good morning, everybody. Due to the possibility of thunderstorms, we decided to move our arrival ceremony indoors. Of course, our Nordic friends are used to tough weather. You should know that here…
