Statement by the Press Secretary
On Friday, September 30, 2011, the President signed into law: H.R. 2005, the “Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of 2011,” which reauthorizes the Combating Autism Act of 2006, which created and…
President Obama Signs Delaware Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Delaware and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane…
President Obama to Welcome the 1985 Super Bowl Champion Chicago Bears to the White House
WASHINGTON— On Friday, October 7, President Obama will welcome the 1985 Super Bowl Champion Chicago Bears to the White House to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their Super Bowl victory.…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Norwegian Prime Minister Stoltenberg
President Obama will host Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg of Norway for a meeting in the Oval Office on Thursday, October 20. The President met the Prime Minister in December 2009…
Remarks by the President at the “Change of Office” Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Ceremony
Fort Myer, Virginia 11:41 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. (Applause.) Secretary Panetta, thank you for your introduction and for your extraordinary leadership. Members of Congress, Vice President…
Remarks by First Lady Michelle Obama – 2012 Lunch Reception in Cape Elizabeth, Maine
MRS. OBAMA: Yay to me! Yay! (Applause.) Oh, my goodness. Well, you all rest yourselves because you’ve raised a lot of money and you must be tired. (Laughter.) Thank you…
Remarks by the President at DNC Event–Private Residence, Washington, DC
Private Residence Washington, D.C. 7:31 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, to Jim and Jeff, thank you so much for the hospitality. To all of you, for being here. I have…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Conviction of Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani
The United States condemns the conviction of Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani. Pastor Nadarkhani has done nothing more than maintain his devout faith, which is a universal right for all people. That…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Al-Sabah of Kuwait
Vice President Biden met today with Prime Minister Nasir Al-Muhammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah of Kuwait at the White House. They discussed a range of regional, political and security matters, including the…
President Obama Signs District of Columbia Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the District of Columbia and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane…