James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:14 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. I do not have any announcements to make at the top, so we can go directly to your questions. Darlene, would you like…
Archive: July 15, 2016
Twenty-first century businesses need 21st century infrastructure—modern ports, and stronger bridges, faster trains and the fastest Internet…I intend to protect a free and open Internet, extend its reach to every classroom, and every community, and help folks build the fastest…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Oklahoma and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding during the period of June 11-13, 2016.…
President Obama spoke today by phone with President Francois Hollande of France to offer his heartfelt condolences on behalf of the American people to the people of France on yesterday’s horrific terrorist attack in Nice, France. The President noted that…
On Friday, July 15, 2016, the President signed into law: H.R. 636, the “FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016,” which extends authorization for Federal Aviation Administration programs and related revenue authorities through September 30, 2017; H.R. 3766, the…
The President spoke tonight by phone with Secretary of State John Kerry to discuss the events in Turkey. The President and Secretary agreed that all parties in Turkey should support the democratically-elected Government of Turkey, show restraint, and avoid any…
East Room 2:53 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. I just had the opportunity to greet each of you in person. And we welcome all of you. Each year, the diplomatic corps comes so that we can say thank…
