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Category: Statement and Releases

Today, I am designating two new national monuments in the desert landscapes of southeastern Utah and southern Nevada to protect some of our country’s most important cultural treasures, including abundant rock art, archeological sites, and lands considered sacred by Native…

Today, President Obama will designate two new national monuments, protecting sacred sites, spectacular scenery, and important natural and cultural resources in the desert landscapes of southeastern Utah and southern Nevada. The creation of the Bears Ears National Monument in Utah…

In this holiday season, Michelle and I send our best wishes to those celebrating Kwanzaa. For families across the country, today marks the beginning of a joyous time to reflect on the rich African-American culture and to remember the principles…

In this holiday season, Michelle and I send our best wishes to those celebrating Kwanzaa. For families across the country, today marks the beginning of a joyous time to reflect on the rich African-American culture and to remember the principles…

Today, I have signed into law S. 2943, the “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017.”  This Act authorizes fiscal year 2017 appropriations principally for the Department of Defense and for Department of Energy national security programs, provides vital benefits for military…

On Friday, December 23, 2016, the President signed into law: S. 2943, the “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017,” which authorizes fiscal year 2017 appropriations principally for Department of Defense programs and military construction, and Department of Energy…

As night falls over each of the next eight days, Jews in the United States, Israel, and around the world will gather to light their Hanukkah menorahs, display them proudly in the window, and recall the miracles of both ancient…

Today, I have signed into law S. 2943, the “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017.”  This Act authorizes fiscal year 2017 appropriations principally for the Department of Defense and for Department of Energy national security programs, provides vital benefits for military…

On Friday, December 23, 2016, the President signed into law: S. 2943, the “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017,” which authorizes fiscal year 2017 appropriations principally for Department of Defense programs and military construction, and Department of Energy…

ON-THE-RECORD PRESS CALL BY BEN RHODES, DEPUTY NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR FOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, ROB MALLEY, WHITE HOUSE COORDINATOR FOR MIDDLE EAST, NORTH AFRICA, AND THE GULF AND FRANK LOWENSTEIN, SPECIAL ENVOY FOR ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN NEGOTIATIONS AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT ON THE…