Remarks by the President on Rescue Efforts in Haiti
Diplomatic Reception Room 10:20 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. This morning I want to extend to the people of Haiti the deep condolences and unwavering support of the…
Remarks by the President on Jobs and Clean Energy Investments
East Room 3:14 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Before I announce a significant new investment we’re making in clean energy, I want to give an update on a…
Remarks by the President on Strengthening Intelligence and Aviation Security
State Dining Room 4:34 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. The immediate reviews that I ordered after the failed Christmas terrorist attack are now complete. I was just briefed…
Remarks by the President on the “Educate to Innovate” Campaign and Science Teaching and Mentoring Awards
East Room 1:46 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Please have a seat. Thank you. Well, it is wonderful to be here. Barbara, thank you for the…
Remarks by the President on Security Reviews
Grand Foyer 4:43 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. I just concluded a meeting with members of my national security team, including those from our intelligence, homeland security and…
Presidential Memorandum — Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY SUBJECT: Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future Expanding our Nation’s capacity to generate clean nuclear energy is crucial to our ability to combat…
Presidential Proclamation – National Angel Island Day
A PROCLAMATION One hundred years ago, the Angel Island Immigration Station in San Francisco Bay opened for the first time, and an important chapter of the American narrative began. It…
Presidential Proclamation–Religious Freedom Day
A PROCLAMATION Long before our Nation’s independence, weary settlers sought refuge on our shores to escape religious persecution on other continents. Recognizing their strife and toil, it was the genius…
Presidential Proclamation–Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
A PROCLAMATION The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., challenged our Nation to recognize that our individual liberty relies upon our common equality. In communities marred by division and injustice,…
President Obama Signs Executive Order Establishing Council of Governors
Executive Order will Strengthen Further Partnership Between the Federal and State and Local Governments to Better Protect Our Nation The President today signed an Executive Order (attached) establishing a Council…