The Vice President met today in Dubai with the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The Vice President commended Sheikh Mohammed for his visionary leadership of…
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Today, on International Women’s Day, we recommit ourselves to achieving a world in which every woman and girl enjoys the full range of rights and freedoms that is her birthright. Women and girls make extraordinary contributions every day across all…
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 The White House * 3:00 PM ET – The Office of the First Lady will host a press preview in the State Dining Room in advance of the Canada State Dinner. There will be an opportunity for photos and video…
In March 2015, the President and the First Lady launched Let Girls Learn, a U.S. government initiative aimed at helping adolescent girls attain a quality education that empowers them to reach their full potential. The recently released FY 2017 President’s…
The Vice President spoke today with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi. The Vice President offered his condolences for Sunday’s brutal attack in al-Hillah, and both leaders reaffirmed their joint commitment to defeat the scourge of ISIL. The Vice President also…
The Vice President met today with former Israeli President Shimon Peres at the Peres Center for Peace in Tel Aviv. The two leaders have a longstanding friendship, and spent time discussing a wide range of regional issues. The Vice President…
Via Conference Call **Please see below for a correction, marked with an asterisk. 9:32 A.M. EST MR. PRICE: Good morning, everyone. And thanks for joining today’s call as we preview the visit this week of Canadian Prime Minister…
Click here for the report from the President’s periodic physical examination performed during the month of February 2016. The physical examination was performed and supervised by Ronny L. Jackson, MD, FAAEM, Physician to the President and Director of the White…
In the lead up to the President’s historic visit to SxSW, today the Administration is announcing the launch of “The Opportunity Project,” a new open data effort to improve economic mobility for all Americans. As the President said in his…
Since taking office, President Obama has taken unprecedented steps to invest in America’s natural resources and protect our planet for future generations. In addition to permanently protecting more land and water than any President in history, President Obama has prioritized…
