Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes to families across the country celebrating Kwanzaa this holiday season. Today begins a week-long celebration of African-American heritage and culture through family and community festivities. Kwanzaa’s seven principles – unity, self-determination, collective work…
Category: Statement and Releases
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Burkina Faso to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Roch Marc Christian Kaboré, President-elect of Burkina Faso, on December 29, 2015. The Honorable Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Assistant Secretary of…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Idaho and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe storm and straight-line winds on November 17, 2015.…
During this season of Advent, Christians in the United States and around the world are preparing to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. At this time, those of us fortunate enough to live in countries that honor the birthright of…
We express our deepest condolences to the families of the six U.S. service members killed and to all of those injured in today’s Taliban attack near Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families,…
Today, the White House released a comprehensive plan that identifies critical actions to be taken by key Federal departments and agencies to combat the global rise of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). The National Action Plan for Combating Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (hereafter referred to…
Today, the White House announced the latest recipients of the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation—our Nation’s highest honors for achievement and leadership in advancing the fields of science and technology. The new awardees will…
We express our deepest condolences to the families of the six U.S. service members killed and to all of those injured in today’s Taliban attack near Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families,…
WASHINGTON, DC – En su mensaje semanal, el Presidente celebró la tradición de listas del cierre del año con su propia lista del resumen del año. El Presidente ofreció su resumen de la principales 10 cosas que ocurrieron en el…
The United States is disappointed that a referendum was called on short notice to amend the Rwandan constitution and introduce exceptions to term limits. While we commend the people of Rwanda for peacefully exercising their civic rights, we regret that…
