Obama Ends the War in Iraq, as Promised in 2008
Recent events including the death of Muammar Gadaffi and Osama Bin Laden as well as the withdrawal of troops from Iraq has established Obama as a strong leader when it…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Working Together in the New Year to Move America Forward
WASHINGTON—In his weekly address, President Obama told the American people that although there will be tough debates to come in the new year, by joining together, we can continue to…
Statement by the President on H.R. 1540
Today I have signed into law H.R. 1540, the “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012.” I have signed the Act chiefly because it authorizes funding for the defense…
Statement by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Joshua Earnest on U.S. Sale of Defense Equipment to Saudi Arabia
The United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a government-to-government agreement under the Foreign Military Sales program to provide advanced F-15SA combat aircraft to the Royal Saudi…
President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate Two Individuals to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System: • Jerome H. (Jay) Powell,…
Statement by the President on Senator Ben Nelson’s Retirement
I want to thank Senator Nelson for his years of service representing the people of Nebraska, first as Governor and then for more than a decade in the United States…
Will The Youth Votes Go In Favor Of Obama In November 2012 Again?
It was clear that Obama considered the youth to be a powerful political force in 2008, and his win indicated their support for his policies. However, for the upcoming elections…
Statement by the President and First Lady on Kwanzaa
Michelle and I send our warmest wishes to all those celebrating Kwanzaa this holiday season. Today marks the beginning of the week-long celebration honoring African American heritage and culture through…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Calls to Iraqi Leaders
Vice President Biden spoke by phone today with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. The Vice President also spoke yesterday with Kurdistan Regional Government President Massoud Barzani. The Vice President offered…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Nigeria
We condemn this senseless violence and tragic loss of life on Christmas Day. We offer our sincere condolences to the Nigerian people and especially those who lost family and loved…