Good afternoon, everybody. Let me start out by saying that I was sorely tempted to wear a tan suit today -- (laughter) -- for my last press conference. But Michelle, whose fashion sense is a little better than mine, tells me that's not appropriate in January.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 18 January, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama
My fellow Americans — (applause) — Michelle and I have been so touched by all the well wishes that we’ve received over the past few weeks. But tonight, it’s my turn to say thanks.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 January, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches | Tags: Barack Obama
Typically, I use this yearend press conference to review how far we’ve come over the course of the year. Today, understandably, I'm going to talk a little bit about how far we’ve come over the past eight years.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 December, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama
I was just told that was going to be the last "Hail to the Chief" on the road, and it got me kind of sentimental. I want to first and foremost say thanks to all of you. Just before I came here, I was able to visit with some of the men and women from ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 December, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Speeches | Tags: Barack Obama
Thirty-five years ago the first documented cases of AIDS brought about an era of uncertainty, fear, and discrimination. HIV/AIDS has taken tens of millions of lives -- and far too many people with HIV have struggled to get the care, treatment, and compassion they deserve.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 30 November, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Health Issues, News | Tags: Barack Obama
Yesterday, before votes were tallied, I shot a video that some of you may have seen in which I said to the American people: Regardless of which side you were on in the election, regardless of whether your candidate won or lost, the sun would come up in the morning.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 9 November, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama
Today, I approved a Presidential Policy Directive that takes another major step forward in our efforts to normalize relations with Cuba. This Directive takes a comprehensive and whole-of-government approach to promote engagement with the Cuban government and people, and make our opening to Cuba irreversible.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 14 October, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Policy, Trade and Commercial Affairs, Travel & Tourism, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Barack Obama
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate António Guterres on his election today as the next Secretary-General of the United Nations. As a founding member and host country of the United Nations, and a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council, the United States pledges to provide our full support to Mr. ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 13 October, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release Smithsonian National Museum Of African American History and Culture National Mall Washington, D.C. 11:55 A.M. EDT The President: James Baldwin once wrote, “For while the tale of how we suffer, and how we are delighted, and how we may triumph is never new, it always ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 September, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama
From the depths of the greatest financial crisis of our time, we coordinated our response to avoid further catastrophe and return the global economy to growth. We’ve taken away terrorist safe havens, strengthened the nonproliferation regime, resolved the Iranian nuclear issue through diplomacy.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 September, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Speeches | Tags: Barack Obama
Our oceans feed us, protect us, regulate our climate, our weather, anchor industries from transportation to tourism to trade of all kind. The health of our planet’s oceans determine in large part the health of our own bodies and the health of our economies.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 15 September, 2016 | Topics: Environment, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Our Ocean | Tags: Barack Obama
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release The Pentagon Arlington, Virginia 9:43 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Scripture tells us, “Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you…write them on the tablet of your heart.” Secretary Carter, Chairman Dunford, outstanding members of our Armed Forces, and most of all, survivors ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 September, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Fifteen years ago, nearly 3,000 innocent lives — men, women, and children who had been going about their normal routines — were taken from us, depriving families and loved ones of a lifetime ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 September, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, President Obama marked the 15th anniversary of the September 11th attacks and paid tribute to the victims, survivors, first responders, and those who have served our country. The President said that although a lot has changed over the past 15 years, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 10 September, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, International Security, News, Speeches | Tags: Barack Obama
We are here together because we believe that for all the challenges that we face, the growing threat of climate change could define the contours of this century more dramatically than any other challenge.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 September, 2016 | Topics: Climate, Environment, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama
President Barack Obama and President Xi Jinping have forged a historic partnership between the United States and China to lead in combatting climate change.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 September, 2016 | Topics: Climate, Environment, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama
Today, the United States and China formally joined the Paris Agreement in a ceremony in Hangzhou, China. President Obama and President Xi deposited each country’s official instrument to join the agreement with United Nations Secretary General Ban-Ki Moon.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 3 September, 2016 | Topics: Climate, Environment, Fact Sheets, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, South & Central Asia | Tags: Barack Obama
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Opening Ceremony of the 2016 Paralympic Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Federative Republic of Brazil.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 2 September, 2016 | Topics: 2016 Olympics/Paralympics, Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases | Tags: Barack Obama
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2016 Less than a year ago, in response to an historic global refugee crisis, involving millions of Syrians in flight from violence and conflict, President Obama directed his Administration to increase the number of Syrian refugees provided safe haven in the United ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 August, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Human Rights, Near East & North Africa, News, Press Releases | Tags: Barack Obama
Today, the White House is proud to announce the inaugural class of Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellows. President Obama launched YLAI last year to expand opportunities for emerging entrepreneurs and civil society innovators in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 August, 2016 | Topics: Business, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Innovation, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Success Stories, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Barack Obama
On Friday, President Obama will expand the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument off the coast of Hawaii, creating the world’s largest marine protected area. Building on the United States’ global leadership in marine conservation, today’s designation will more than quadruple the size of the existing marine monument, permanently protecting pristine coral reefs, deep sea marine habitats, ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 26 August, 2016 | Topics: Climate, East Asia & Pacific, Environment, Fact Sheets, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Our Ocean | Tags: Barack Obama
This is a historic day for the people of Colombia. With the finalizing of a peace agreement between Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, the longest-running war in the Western Hemisphere is coming to an end. We have witnessed, once again, that a sustained commitment to diplomacy and reconciliation can overcome even the ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 August, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, International Security, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Barack Obama
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2016 President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Closing Ceremony of the 2016 Olympic Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Federative Republic of Brazil. Presidential Delegation to the Closing Ceremony of the Rio de Janeiro ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 12 August, 2016 | Topics: 2016 Olympics/Paralympics, Featured Event, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, Rio de Janeiro | Tags: Barack Obama, Olympics 2016
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release The President this morning received an update from his national security and broader foreign policy team on the situation in Turkey. The President’s advisors apprised him of the most recent developments on the ground, and the President reiterated the United States’ unwavering support for ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 16 July, 2016 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Political Affairs | Tags: Barack Obama
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The President spoke tonight by phone with Secretary of State John Kerry to discuss the events in Turkey. The President and Secretary agreed that all parties in Turkey should support the democratically-elected Government of Turkey, show restraint, and avoid any violence or bloodshed. The Secretary ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 15 July, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama, John Kerry
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release On behalf of the American people, I condemn in the strongest terms what appears to be a horrific terrorist attack in Nice, France, which killed and wounded dozens of innocent civilians. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and other loved ones of ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 14 July, 2016 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases | Tags: Barack Obama
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Today marks one year since the conclusion of the Iran nuclear deal—known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)—by representatives of the United States, Iran, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, China, Russia, and the European Union. Over the last year, the Iran ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 14 July, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release Washington Hilton Washington, D.C. 12:30 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, let me begin by thanking Penny -– not only for her kind words and friendship, but for her outstanding leadership in promoting American business and making the case for commercial diplomacy. Congratulations not only ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 20 June, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2016 As America celebrates the 100th anniversary of the creation of our national park system this year, the President and the First Family are traveling to Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico and Yosemite National Park in California. The President has ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 June, 2016 | Topics: Economic Issues, Environment, Fact Sheets, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:59 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Today, as Americans, we grieve the brutal murder — a horrific massacre — of dozens of innocent people. We pray for their families, who are grasping for answers with broken hearts. We ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 12 June, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release Hiroshima Peace Memorial Hiroshima, Japan 5:45 P.M. JST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Seventy-one years ago, on a bright, cloudless morning, death fell from the sky and the world was changed. A flash of light and a wall of fire destroyed a city and demonstrated that mankind ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 27 May, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Speeches | Tags: Barack Obama
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Thomas Atkin – Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense, Department of Defense Daniel P. Feehan –Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness, Department of Defense Marguerite Salazar – ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 25 May, 2016 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases | Tags: Barack Obama
National Convention Center Hanoi, Vietnam 12:11 P.M. ICT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Xin chào! (Applause.) Xin chào Vietnam! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you so much. To the government and the people of Vietnam, thank you for this very warm welcome and the hospitality that you have shown to me on this visit. And thank all of you ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 24 May, 2016 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Former U.S. Government Leaders, History, Innovation, Political Affairs, Speeches, Trade and Commercial Affairs | Tags: Barack Obama
Casa Rosada Buenos Aires, Argentina 12:56 P.M. ART PRESIDENT MACRI: Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us today. And welcome, Mr. President — dear Mr. President. We are happy to have you visiting with your whole family. And I would like to take a minute to share with you this grief all of us ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 23 March, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Political Affairs, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Barack Obama
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Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 08, 2016 Today, on International Women’s Day, we recommit ourselves to achieving a world in which every woman and girl enjoys the full range of rights and freedoms that is her birthright. Women and girls make extraordinary contributions every day across all fields of human endeavor, including in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 8 March, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Gender Issues, Social Inclusion | Tags: Barack Obama
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release Oval Office February 17, 2016 3:23 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Several weeks ago, I announced a Cybersecurity National Action Plan that addresses what increasingly the American people understand as one of our greatest challenges. The Internet has brought incredible opportunity, incredible wealth. It gives ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 17 February, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Innovation, International Security, Internet, News, Speeches | Tags: Barack Obama
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The President spoke by phone today with President of Brazil Dilma Rousseff to discuss shared concerns over the spread of the Zika virus in the Western Hemisphere. The leaders agreed on the importance of collaborative efforts to deepen our knowledge, advance research, and accelerate ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 29 January, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Health Issues, International Security, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil | Tags: Barack Obama, zika
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE President Obama spoke by phone today with President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil to discuss ongoing progress in the Paris climate conference, which will conclude on December 11. Both leaders emphasized their personal commitment to reach an ambitious climate change agreement and their interest in ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 December, 2015 | Topics: Climate, Environment, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases, U.S. & Brazil | Tags: Barack Obama, Climate Change
November 6, 2015 THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FACT SHEET: Obama Administration Announces Actions to Ensure that Nuclear Energy Remains a Vibrant Component of the United States’ Clean Energy Strategy As detailed in the Climate Action Plan, President Obama is committed to using every appropriate tool to combat climate ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 6 November, 2015 | Topics: Energy, Environment, Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Barack Obama
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release ATLAPA Convention Center Panama City, Panama 4:15 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it is wonderful to be able to meet once again with my good friend, President Rousseff, and her delegation. PRESIDENT ROUSSEFF: I understand. (Laughter.) PRESIDENT OBAMA: She doesn’t need a translator. Brazil ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 11 April, 2015 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: Barack Obama
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 7, 2015 I strongly condemn the horrific shooting at the offices of Charlie Hebdo magazine in Paris that has reportedly killed 12 people. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this terrorist attack and the people of France at this difficult ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 7 January, 2015 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Rio de Janeiro | Tags: Barack Obama
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary January 28, 2014 Remarks of President Barack Obama State of the Union Address Tuesday, January 28, 2014 Washington, D.C. PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, my ...
Read More» By U.S. Mission Brazil | 28 January, 2014 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Rio de Janeiro, Video | Tags: Barack Obama
