President Obama Signs West Virginia Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of West Virginia and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by…
President Obama Signs Tennessee Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Tennessee and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…
Remarks by the President on Energy
Prince George’s Community College Largo, Maryland 11:05 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. Well, I am so — what a wonderful reception. (Applause.)…
Remarks by the Vice President on the Automotive Industry
UAW Local 12, Main Hall Toledo, Ohio 11:18 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hey, folks, how are you? Hello, Toledo. Good to see you all. Please excuse my back. I…
Statement by the President on the Meeting of the Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons
Nearly one hundred and fifty years ago, in issuing the Emancipation Proclamation, President Abraham Lincoln reaffirmed the commitment of the United States to the enduring cause of freedom. Then as…
Obama Administration Establishes White House Council on Strong Cities, Strong Communities
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama signed an Executive Order that will establish the White House Council on Strong Cities, Strong Communities (SC2). The Council will build on the SC2…
Letter from the President Regarding the Administration’s Comprehensive Interagency Strategy for Public Diplomacy and Strategic Communication
Attached is text of a letter from the President to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Committees on Armed Services and Appropriations and the Chairmen and…
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom at Arrival Ceremony
South Lawn 9:33 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good morning, everyone. AUDIENCE: Good morning! PRESIDENT OBAMA: The storied relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is steeped in tradition.…
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom in a Joint Press Conference
Rose Garden 12:27 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon, everyone. Please have a seat. Again, it is a great honor to welcome my friend and partner, Prime Minister David Cameron,…
Remarks by the First Lady at State Dinner Press Preview
State Dining Room 1:55 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Well, isn’t this beautiful? Every time I see this — see, I’m getting to see the full effect along with you all.…