Today the President spoke with President Hollande of France, Chancellor Merkel of Germany, Prime Minister Renzi of Italy, and Prime Minister Cameron of the UK to consult about the alarming situation in eastern Ukraine. The leaders noted the positive steps…
Category: Statement and Releases
Today we commemorate the Meds Yeghern and honor those who perished in one of the worst atrocities of the 20th century. We recall the horror of what happened ninety-nine years ago, when 1.5 million Armenians were massacred or marched to…
The United States condemns the attack today in Kabul that killed three Americans working to provide health care to Afghans. Any such attack on civilians at a hospital is despicable and cowardly. We send our deepest condolences to the families…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Jason Collins – Member, President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition Misty Copeland – Member, President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint fourteen individuals to the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. This Commission is charged with working to improve the quality of life of Asian Americans…
One-Stop-Shop Connects Veterans, Transitioning Service Members, and their Spouses to Employers At today’s anniversary celebration of Joining Forces, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden announced the launch of a new integrated employment tool to connect veterans and service…
Akasaka Palace Tokyo, Japan 10:33 A.M. JST PRIME MINISTER ABE: (As interpreted.) On behalf of the government and the people of Japan, I would like to sincerely welcome President Obama as our state guest. At the outset, I would like…
Today, the President declared a major disaster in the State of Indiana and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe winter storm and snowstorm during the period of January 5-9,…
We are horrified by reports out of South Sudan that fighters aligned with rebel leader Riek Machar massacred hundreds of innocent civilians last week in Bentiu. Images and accounts of the attacks shock the conscience: stacks of bodies found dead…
President Obama and Vice President Biden have made U.S. support for Ukraine an urgent priority as the Ukrainian government works to establish security and stability, pursue democratic elections and constitutional reform, revive its economy, and ensure government institutions are transparent…
