On May 17, Americans and people around the world mark the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia by reaffirming the dignity and inherent worth of all people, regardless of who they love or their gender identity. Our nation is…
Category: Statement and Releases
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Attend the World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, Turkey on May 23-24, 2016. The Honorable Gayle Smith, Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development, will lead the delegation.…
President Obama spoke by phone today with presumptive President-elect Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines to convey his congratulations. President Obama noted that the successful election and record voter participation were emblematic of the Philippines’ vibrant democracy. The President highlighted the…
“Access to a job in the summer and beyond can make all the difference to a young person – especially those who don’t have access to many resources and opportunities.” – President Barack Obama A young person’s first job brings…
On Monday, May 16, 2016, the President signed into law: S. 32, the ” Transnational Drug Trafficking Act of 2015,” which makes it unlawful for an individual to manufacture or distribute certain controlled substances or chemicals, when such individual intends,…
WASHINGTON, DC – On Monday, May 16, the President will award the Medal of Valor to thirteen public safety officers during a ceremony in the East Room. The Medal of Valor is awarded to public safety officers who have exhibited…
WASHINGTON, DC — En el mensaje de esta semana, el artista ganador del Grammy Macklemore se juntó con el Presidente Obama para hablar sobre una enfermedad que impacta a demasiados estadounidenses: la adición. Macklemore habló sobre su propia experiencia, su…
Today, the leaders of the United States, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden marked another major milestone in their leadership in the fight against climate change with the release of a U.S.- Nordic Leader Summit Joint Statement. The Statement builds…
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the United States reaffirm our deep partnership based on shared fundamental values. Democracy, the rule of law, gender equality, respect for human rights, and the protection and equal treatment of all people without regard…
The Vice President spoke today with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. The Vice President welcomed the appointment of a new Prosecutor General as an important first step to bringing much-needed reform to the Office of the Prosecutor General. The Vice President…
