The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attacks against Egyptian security forces in North Sinai this morning, which killed dozens of Egyptian personnel and injured many others. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and the…
Category: Statement and Releases
Jardín de las Rosas 11:08 A.M. EDT EL PRESIDENTE: Buenos días a todos. Por favor, tomen asiento. Hace más de 54 años, en medio de la guerra fría, Estados Unidos cerró su embajada en La Habana. Hoy, puedo anunciar que Estados…
WASHINGTON, DC — President Obama today named 108 mathematics and science teachers as recipients of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. This year’s awardees represent all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S.…
The President spoke today with Prime Minster Matteo Renzi of Italy regarding developments in Greece. They agreed on the importance of all sides working to put Greece back on a path of reforms and financing that leads to growth and…
Because Congress Failed to Act, the Export-Import Bank’s Authorization Lapses at Midnight for the First Time in History, Hurting Businesses and Workers in Every State The Export-Import Bank, or “Ex-Im,” is a critical tool in the bipartisan trade agenda that…
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met yesterday with Foreign Secretary Subramanyam Jaishankar of India at the White House. During their meeting, Ambassador Rice and Foreign Secretary Jaishankar discussed ongoing efforts to implement the bilateral partnership that the President and…
“Of course, nothing helps families make ends meet like higher wages…We still need to make sure employees get the overtime they’ve earned.” – President Barack Obama, State of the Union Address, January 20, 2015 Middle class economics means that a…
Presidents Barack Obama and Dilma Rousseff commit to intensify collaboration between the United States and Brazil, both bilaterally and under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), as our countries work to address the challenges posed by climate…
At the invitation of President Barack Obama, President Dilma Rousseff made an official working visit to the United States on June 29-30, 2015 to review the main topics of the bilateral, regional and multilateral agendas. The Presidents highlighted the traditional…
Today President Barack Obama hosted Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff at the White House. Their meeting underscored the long-standing and increasingly diverse partnership between the United States and Brazil, which is rooted in a shared commitment to expand inclusive economic growth…
