Deputy National Security Advisor Avril D. Haines Remarks Commemorating World Refugee Day As Prepared for Delivery Fried Frank LLP, Washington, D.C. Tuesday, June 14, 2016 Good afternoon. Thank you so much, Eleanor, for that kind introduction. I’ve been fortunate…
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Washington Convention Center Washington, D.C. 6:43 P.M. EDT MS. WINFREY: Hi, everybody! (Applause.) We are here for the United State of Women! (Applause.) MRS. OBAMA: Now, I know you all have had a busy, packed, full day — very…
State Department 7:45 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Well, good evening, everyone. How are you all? Rest yourselves, you’ve been busy. (Laughter.) I understand it’s been a long day. But it is a pleasure to be here with all of you…
Oval Office 11:13 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I just had the opportunity to get the latest briefing from FBI Director Comey, as well as Deputy Attorney General Yates and the rest of my national security team about the tragedy that…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:59 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Today, as Americans, we grieve the brutal murder — a horrific massacre — of dozens of innocent people. We pray for their families, who are grasping for answers…
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, President Obama discussed the crippling economic crisis harming 3.5 million Americans in Puerto Rico. Today, the island is spending over a third of its tax revenue on debt payments – and on July…
Diplomatic Room 12:50 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, as many of you know, one of the biggest focal points for both me and Michelle during the course of our presidency is how can we tap into the incredible talents of…
East Room 5:11 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Hello, hello, hello! (Applause.) Good to see you. Hello! Well, welcome to the White House. Let me first of all — let me acknowledge some outstanding public servants who…
Oval Office 12:01 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it is a great pleasure to welcome back my friend Prime Minister Modi and the Indian delegation to the Oval Office. I still have fond memories of being honored by the Prime…
Private Residence New York, New York 8:57 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: First of all, I know that was much better than Ken would have done. (Laughter.) So I want to thank Ken and Katherine and their amazing family for opening…
