State Department 7:45 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Well, good evening, everyone. How are you all? Rest yourselves, you’ve been busy. (Laughter.) I understand it’s been a long day. But it is a pleasure to be here with all of you…
Archive: June 14, 2016
Washington Convention Center Washington, D.C. 6:43 P.M. EDT MS. WINFREY: Hi, everybody! (Applause.) We are here for the United State of Women! (Applause.) MRS. OBAMA: Now, I know you all have had a busy, packed, full day — very…
Deputy National Security Advisor Avril D. Haines Remarks Commemorating World Refugee Day As Prepared for Delivery Fried Frank LLP, Washington, D.C. Tuesday, June 14, 2016 Good afternoon. Thank you so much, Eleanor, for that kind introduction. I’ve been fortunate…
Walter E. Washington Convention Center Washington, D.C. 2:46 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Can you please give it up again for Mikaila? (Applause.) What an amazing young lady. I will be back on the job market in seven…
Treasury Department Washington, D.C. 12:18 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I just met with my National Security Council as part of our regular effort to review and intensify our campaign to destroy the terrorist group ISIL. Our meeting was planned before…
Paris, France Bonne après midi! Good afternoon. I would like to begin by asking you to join me in continuing to offer thoughts and prayers for the victims and families of the shooting in Florida. I’d like to thank the…
President Obama spoke today by phone with President Francois Hollande of France to accept President Hollande’s condolences for the terrorist attack in Orlando, Florida. President Obama thanked President Hollande for visiting the U.S. Embassy in Paris on Monday to express…
The President spoke by phone today with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada to accept Prime Minister Trudeau’s condolences for the terrorist attack in Orlando, Florida. President Obama expressed his own condolences on behalf of the American people for the…
Michelle and I were saddened to learn of the passing of former Senator George Voinovich. As was clear from his 46 years in public service, George was a true patriot who dedicated his life to serving the people of Ohio.…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, as Congress continues to consider legislation related to the prescription opioid and heroin epidemic, the White House released the estimated amount of funding each State could qualify for under the new cooperative agreements proposed in the…
