Cabinet Room 11:31 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Well, Happy New Year, everybody.  I want to begin by thanking Ash Carter, our Secretary of Defense; General Joe Dunford and Vice Chair Paul Selva, and all of our commanders here. The purpose…

Joint Base Myer-Henderson Fort Myer, Virginia 3:21 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you so much.  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Please be seated.   Well, good afternoon.  It turns out these are easier when you’re talking about somebody else.  (Laughter.)…

WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, President Obama reflected on the significant progress we’ve made since he took office in 2009. Over the past eight years, we’ve turned the recession into recovery; 20 million more Americans have health insurance;…

WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, President Obama reflected on the significant progress we’ve made since he took office in 2009. Over the past eight years, we’ve turned the recession into recovery; 20 million more Americans have health insurance;…

Comentarios del Presidente Barack Obama Mensaje semanal La Casa Blanca 31 de diciembre de 2016   Feliz año nuevo a todos. En esta época en la que pasamos la página del año que termina y miramos hacia el futuro, solo…

Comentarios del Presidente Barack Obama Mensaje semanal La Casa Blanca 31 de diciembre de 2016   Feliz año nuevo a todos. En esta época en la que pasamos la página del año que termina y miramos hacia el futuro, solo…

Oahu, Hawaii 12:00 P.M. HAST PRIME MINISTER ABE:  (As interpreted.)  President Obama, Commander Harris, ladies and gentlemen, and all American citizens:  I stand here at Pearl Harbor as the Prime Minister of Japan.  If we listen closely, we can make…

Via Telephone 11:29 A.M. HAST MRS. OBAMA:  Hello!  This is Michelle Obama, the First Lady.  Who is on the phone? ADILYN:  Adilyn and Aiden. MRS. OBAMA:  Hey!  How are you guys doing? ADILYN:  We’re good. MRS. OBAMA:  You’re pretty excited…