Statement by the President on Cote d’Ivoire
I remain deeply concerned by the security situation in Cote d’Ivoire. I strongly support the role that United Nations peacekeepers are playing as they enforce their mandate to protect civilians,…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 4/5/11
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: D. Brent Hardt, Ambassador to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Department of…
Statement by the President on the One-Year Anniversary of the Tragedy at the Upper Big Branch Mine
On the one-year anniversary of the tragedy at the Upper Big Branch mine, America’s thoughts and prayers are never far from the miners who lost their lives and the loved…
Remarks by the President After Meeting with House Republican and Senate Democratic Leadership
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. Good afternoon. As many of you know, this morning I had a meeting with Speaker Boehner, Leader Reid, as well as the two appropriations chairs, Inouye…
President Obama to Travel to Indiana
WASHINGTON – On Friday, April 8, President Obama will travel to Indianapolis to continue discussing his long-term plan to protect consumers against rising oil prices and decrease oil imports while…
Readout of President Obama’s Call with President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon
President Obama called President Bongo Ondimba today to discuss the situation in Cote d’Ivoire. The two presidents shared their concerns about the ongoing violence, and discussed the need to end…
Statement by President Obama on the Death of Former Congressman John Adler
Michelle and I were deeply saddened to learn of the premature passing of former Congressman John Adler today. John was a dedicated public servant who fought tirelessly for the people…
Weekly Address: Energy Security Can Only Come If We Invest in Cleaner Fuels and Greater Efficiency
WASHINGTON – In his weekly address, President Obama discussed his strategy to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and secure our nation’s energy future. When the President was elected, America…
Readout of the President’s Calls Today to Speaker Boehner and Majority Leader Reid on Ongoing Budget Negotiations
Today, the President made separate calls to Speaker Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Reid to discuss the ongoing negotiations on the Continuing Resolution. The President made clear that we all…
Statement by the President on the Violence in Afghanistan
Today, the American people honor those who were lost in the attack on the United Nations in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan. Once again, we extend our deepest condolences to the families and…