The President today spoke by telephone with deployed members of the U.S. Armed Forces to offer his profound gratitude for their service. Specifically, the President convened phone calls with representitives of each of the five service branches: the Army, Air…
Category: Statement and Releases
President Obama will host His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan at the White House on Friday, December 5 to consult on regional issues, including efforts to counter ISIL and find a political solution in Syria, provide humanitarian assistance to…
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, November 26, 2014, President Obama will pardon the National Thanksgiving Turkey in a ceremony at the White House. The President will celebrate the 67th anniversary of the National Thanksgiving Turkey presentation, reflect upon the time-honored traditions…
On Wednesday, November 26, 2014, the President signed into law: H.R. 1233, the “Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments of 2014,” which establishes and amends several procedures related to Presidential and Federal records management; H.R. 4194, the “Government Reports Elimination…
Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa Monaco called President Abdo Rabu Mansour Hadi of Yemen today to commend the efforts of the new government and all parties, under the leadership of President Hadi and Prime Minister…
We congratulate Drs. Francis Collins and Tony Fauci and their teams at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on the first published results from Phase 1 clinical trials of a promising Ebola vaccine candidate. This candidate has shown initial promise…
Vice President Joe Biden called Romanian President-elect Klaus Iohannis to congratulate him on his election victory, noting the impressive voter turnout as a sign of a strong and healthy democracy. The Vice President underscored the strength of the bilateral relationship…
As the world recognizes the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, I am deeply concerned by the continued magnitude of this problem. Approximately one in three women across the globe is physically or sexually abused during her…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: John P. Bilbrey –Member, Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations Brian Greenspun– Member, Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:23 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST:Afternoon, everybody.Nice to see you all.Just a quiet Monday to get our Thanksgiving week going. Q We thought it was. MR. EARNEST:Yes, well, we like to keep you on your…
