James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:36 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. I apologize for keeping you waiting this afternoon. You all had an opportunity to hear from the President a little bit earlier today who traveled to…
Archive: October 5, 2016
FEMA Headquarters Washington, D.C. 11:42 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, Administrator Fugate here at FEMA, as well a number of other agencies, our Army Corps of Engineers, our National Guard, have just briefed me on preparations that we’re making for…
Rose Garden **Please see below for a correction, marked with an asterisk. 3:30 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Today is a historic day in the fight to protect our planet for future generations. Ten months ago, in Paris,…
The White House Kitchen Garden 4:07 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Hello everyone, I am so — I’m beyond thrilled. I’m probably as emotional as everybody sitting in this garden to be here with you today as we officially dedicate our…
Since the beginning of his Administration, President Obama has deepened the commitment of the United States Government to draw upon the talents and skills of all parts of our society. Diversity has always been one of the Nation’s greatest strengths,…
The Vice President spoke today with the President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, Masoud Barzani. The Vice President thanked President Barzani for his leadership and continued cooperation with Prime Minister Abadi and the Iraqi government to defeat ISIL and ensure…
Washington, DC — First Lady Michelle Obama dedicated the White House Kitchen Garden, unveiling numerous updates and announcing how the garden will be preserved into the future. Making the garden even more accessible to kids and world leaders alike, the…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:36 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. I apologize for keeping you waiting this afternoon. You all had an opportunity to hear from the President a little bit earlier today who traveled to…
October 5, 2016 MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES SUBJECT: Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in the National Security Workforce Our greatest asset in protecting the homeland and advancing our interests abroad is the talent and diversity of…
