WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday morning, September 22, 2016, President Obama will award the 2015 National Medal of Arts and the National Humanities Medal to distinguished recipients in the East Room. The First Lady will also attend. The National Endowment for…
Category: Statement and Releases
As I have said repeatedly, America’s commitment to Israel’s security is unshakeable. Over the past eight years, my Administration has time and again demonstrated this commitment in word and deed. Since Fiscal Year 2009, the United States has provided Israel…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Senator Chris Coons – Representative of the United States to the 71st Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations (U.S.…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Christopher Coons, of Delaware, to be a Representative of the United States of America to the Seventy-first Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. Ronald H. Johnson, of Wisconsin, to be a Representative…
The Vice President spoke with President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico today to underscore the importance of the bilateral relationship to the prosperity and security of both countries. The two leaders discussed the positive bilateral cooperation at Mexico’s southern border…
The Vice President spoke with President Salvador Sanchez Ceren of El Salvador by telephone today to discuss how to deepen bilateral and regional cooperation on reducing irregular migration from Central America to the United States, including by addressing the underlying…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Diane Gujarati to serve on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. “I am pleased to nominate Diane Gujarati to serve on the United States District Court bench,”…
When American workers, businesses, and farmers have a fair shot to compete in the global economy, we win. And when other countries flout the rules to try and undercut American workers and farmers, we hold them accountable. That’s what my…
Today the White House is bringing together leadership teams from six states and more than 20 school districts to commit to redesigning their high schools – efforts estimated to reach more than 600,000 students. This second annual White House Summit…
Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes to Muslims across our country and around the world who are celebrating Eid al-Adha. This special holiday is a time to honor the sacrifice, resolve, and commitment to God demonstrated by Abraham. It…
