HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE ATTACK IN NICE, FRANCE – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION As a mark of respect for the victims of the attack perpetrated on…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:22 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. I do not have any announcements to make at the top, so we can go straight to whatever questions may be on your mind today. Darlene,…
Today marks one year since the conclusion of the Iran nuclear deal—known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)—by representatives of the United States, Iran, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, China, Russia, and the European Union. Over the last…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Pete Mahurin – Member, Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority Michael McWherter – Member, Board of Directors of the…
The President will welcome President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico to the White House on Friday, July 22. This visit follows the two Presidents’ meeting during the North American Leaders’ Summit in Ottawa on June 29 as well as a…
The President spoke by phone today with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Theresa May to congratulate her on her new office. President Obama emphasized that the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom remains strong and…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: David V. Brewer, of Oregon, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the State Justice Institute for a term expiring September 17, 2019. (Reappointment) C. Peter Mahurin,…
On behalf of the American people, I condemn in the strongest terms what appears to be a horrific terrorist attack in Nice, France, which killed and wounded dozens of innocent civilians. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and…
East Room 12:12 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you! (Applause.) Thank you all so much. Yay to you guys! Rest yourselves. Let me start out by saying hi, and welcome to the White House! (Applause.) This is it! This is…
Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies Honolulu, Hawaii 10:23 A.M. HST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, Mr. Secretary. It is a terrible sacrifice to have to come to Hawaii. (Laughter.) It was very hard to do. I told…
