January 12, 2015
President Obama made a historic visit to the Federal Trade Commission, the first presidential visit to the FTC since 1937. The Commission was proud to host the President in its Centennial year. Following a brief introduction from FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez, the President announced forthcoming initiatives to address identity theft, and consumer and student privacy.
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 Chairwoman Ramirez welcomes attendees and thanks President Obama for his shared commitment to protecting American consumers. |
 President Obama greets Chairwoman Ramirez with a hug – they worked together on the Harvard Law Review as students. |
 President Obama thanked the FTC for 100 years of protecting American consumers: “Every day you take the lead in making sure Americans, their hard-earned money, and their privacy are protected – especially when they go online.” |
 Speaking to a packed auditorium at the FTC, President Obama discussed the growing problem of cyber hacks, and noted that 9 out of 10 Americans in one survey said they feel they’ve lost control of their information. “If we’re going to be connected, then we’ve got to be protected,” he said. |
 Following his remarks, President Obama greets FTC employees. |
 Chairwoman Ramirez and FTC Commissioners say farewell to President Obama after his remarks at the Commission. |
Additional Coverage
- Additional Photos at the FTC Facebook page
- Remarks of Chairwoman Edith Ramirez Introducing President Obama
- Remarks by the President at the Federal Trade Commission (White House press release, Jan. 12, 2015)
- The President Announces New Actions to Protect Americans' Privacy and Identity (White House, Jan. 12, 2015)