The President spoke today with Chancellor Merkel of Germany concerning the crash of Germanwings flight 9525. He expressed his condolences and those of the American people for the tragic loss of life, including the loss of many schoolchildren. The President…
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The President called Spanish President Rajoy today about the crash of Germanwings flight 9525. The President conveyed his condolences and those of the American people to Spain and to the families of those lost on the flight. He offered President…
This afternoon, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa Monaco met with Lebanese Minister of the Interior Nouhad Al-Machnouk to discuss the U.S.–Lebanon partnership and regional security concerns, including the international effort to degrade and defeat ISIL. …
“Twenty-first century businesses need 21st century infrastructure — modern ports, and stronger bridges, faster trains and the fastest Internet…I intend to protect a free and open Internet, extend its reach to every classroom, and every community, and help folks build…
The United States is the bright spot in the global economy, further proof that the President’s middle class economic agenda is working. More than 12 million jobs have been created over the last 60 months, and wages are beginning to…
WASHINGTON – Today the White House announces the talent line-up, program, and activities for the 2015 White House Easter Egg Roll, a tradition in its 137th year and the largest annual public event at the White House. The Easter Egg…
As Prepared for Delivery — Good afternoon, everybody. Thank you, Alex, for your very kind introduction. It’s great to be here at J Street with so many friends who are committed to a strong alliance between the United States and…
President Obama will host Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi at the White House on Tuesday, April 14. The Prime Minister’s visit underscores the strategic partnership between the United States and Iraq and the strong U.S. commitment to political and military…
President Obama will host Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan for an official visit to the White House on April 28, including a State Dinner that evening. The two leaders will celebrate the strong global partnership that the United States…
WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama will host the 2015 White House Science Fair today to celebrate the student winners of a broad range of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) competitions from across the country. As part of the Fair,…
