Summit in Luang Prabang, Laos September 2016 As part of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI), President Obama met with 350 emerging leaders from the ten Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries. These youth attended the three-day YSEALI…
Archive: September 7, 2016
Since taking office, President Obama has taken unprecedented steps to address climate change and protect our planet for future generations. Building on the President’s historic action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build a clean energy economy, the Administration has…
WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama announced his appointment of the following individuals to key Administration posts: H.T. Nguyen – Member, National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations Martha G. Abbott – Member, National Security Education Board President Obama said, “These fine public…
COPE Visitor Centre Vientiane, Laos 10:44 A.M. ICT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good morning, everybody. As you saw, we just had the opportunity to learn more about the very important work that’s being done here at the COPE Center, and about the…
Souphanouvong University Luang Prabang, Laos 1:49 P.M. ICT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you! (Applause.) Thank you so much! Sabaidii! AUDIENCE: Sabaidii! PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it is such a pleasure to be here. Can everybody please give Om a big round of…
The Willard Hotel Washington, D.C. 2:42 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Sorry to disappoint you. (Laughter.) Many of you in this room have been — had the opportunity to be introduced by and given nice introductions by your presenters. And…
