Statement by the President on the Repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
Today, the discriminatory law known as ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ is finally and formally repealed. As of today, patriotic Americans in uniform will no longer have to lie about who…
Fact Sheet: Advancing U.S. Interests at the United Nations
The Obama Administration has dramatically changed America’s course at the United Nations to advance our interests and values and help forge a more secure and prosperous world. We have repaired…
In Ohio, Vice President Biden Discusses Importance of American Jobs Act for Small Businesses, Announces $20 Billion Commitment to Increase Small Business Lending
Three-year commitment by 13 major banks will help increase lending to small businesses in underserved communities WASHINGTON – Speaking at Wrap Tite, Inc. – a small business in Solon, Ohio…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Kimberly Owens – Member, Board of Trustees of the Christopher Columbus Fellowship…
Fact Sheet: The Open Government Partnership
“In all parts of the world, we see the promise of innovation to make government more open and accountable. And now, we must build on that progress. And when we…
President Obama to participate in LinkedIn Town Hall in Mountain View, California on Monday, September 26th
President to visit Computer History Museum for “Putting America Back to Work: LinkedIn Presents a Town Hall with President Obama” WASHINGTON, DC – On Monday, September 26th, President Obama will…
Remarks by President Obama at High-Level Meeting on Libya
United Nations New York, New York 11:12 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good morning. Mr. Secretary General, on behalf of us all, thank you for convening this meeting to address a…
Remarks by President Obama and President Karzai of Afghanistan before Bilateral Meeting
Waldorf Astoria Hotel New York, New York 12:06 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I want to welcome President Karzai and his delegation. We have a lot of important business to do.…
Opening Remarks by President Obama on Open Government Partnership
Waldorf Astoria Hotel New York, New York 2:35 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon, everyone. And welcome to this inaugural event of a partnership that’s already transforming how governments serve…
Closing Remarks by President Obama on Open Government Partnership
Waldorf Astoria Hotel New York, New York 3:30 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, thank you, Rakesh, for that wonderful testimony. Thank you all, to the leaders who shared their action…