NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Hester Maria Peirce, of Ohio, to be a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission for a term expiring June 5, 2021. (Reappointment)
Category: Statement and Releases
President Obama, before departing for the G20 Summit, convened his National Security Council to discuss yesterday’s horrific terrorist attacks in Paris. The President’s team briefed him on the latest intelligence surrounding the attacks, and–while noting that there was no specific…
Today, the White House Council on Women and Girls in collaboration with the Anna Julia Cooper Center at Wake Forest University will host a daylong forum on Advancing Equity for Women and Girls of Color, which will focus on empowering…
President Obama spoke by phone this morning with President Francois Hollande of France to discuss the upcoming Paris climate conference, which will begin on November 30. Both leaders emphasized their personal commitment to reach an ambitious and durable climate change…
Rick McKay had a knack for telling a good story. As a veteran photojournalist who became a trusted member of my team as White House Photo Editor, Rick dedicated his life to sharing the American Story through images – moments…
5:45 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everybody. I just want to make a few brief comments about the attacks across Paris tonight. Once again, we’ve seen an outrageous attempt to terrorize innocent civilians. This is an attack not just…
For nearly two decades, Rubén Hinojosa has proudly served the people of south Texas with dedication, passion, and distinction. As Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Rubén strengthened Latino communities in his district and across the country, and fought to…
For more than 40 years, from his service on the Monterey County Board of Supervisors to his tenure in the U.S. House of Representatives, Sam Farr has worked tirelessly for the people of California. Sam has helped protect our oceans…
I join President Obama in offering my deepest condolences to all those wounded and to the families who lost loved ones in today’s terrorist attacks in Paris. It’s heartbreaking. Outrageous. The American people understand and share the pain the people…
President Obama spoke last night by phone with President Thein Sein to offer his congratulations to the people of Burma for their participation in the historic parliamentary election on November 8, 2015. The President commended the efforts of the Union…
