In late July, President Obama will travel to Ethiopia for bilateral meetings with the Government of Ethiopia and with the leadership of the African Union. This visit, which will follow the President’s travel to Kenya, will build on the success of…
Category: Statement and Releases
Tomorrow, on World Refugee Day, we will pause to reflect on the millions around the world who have been displaced from their homes—the hardships they face, the courage and resilience they demonstrate, and the dedication of those who come to…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:20 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. This morning, I spoke with, and Vice President Biden spoke with, Mayor Joe Riley and other leaders of Charleston to express our deep sorrow over the…
Hate has once again been let loose in an American community. And the senseless actions of a coward have once again cut short so many lives with so much promise. Our hearts ache with sorrow with the entire Emanuel AME Church…
I welcome His Holiness Pope Francis’s encyclical, and deeply admire the Pope’s decision to make the case – clearly, powerfully, and with the full moral authority of his position – for action on global climate change. As Pope Francis so…
Le doy la bienvenida a la encíclica del Papa Francisco y admiro profundamente al Papa por su decisión de abogar – de manera clara, fuerte y con la completa autoridad moral de su posición –por la acción en contra del…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Julie Furuta-Toy – Ambassador to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Department of State President Obama also announced his intent to…
Cuando la nueva luna creciente trae consigo el mes sagrado del Ramadán Michelle y yo les enviamos nuestros más cordiales saludos a todos quienes observen el mes de ayuno en Estados Unidos y en el resto del mundo. Ramadán es…
Today, the First Lady will travel to Milan to lead the presidential delegation to the Milan Expo 2015. With the theme “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life,” the Expo Milan is promoting a global dialogue about the future of our…
