Statement by the President on the 18th Anniversary of the Genocide in Rwanda
Eighteen years after the Rwandan genocide, we pause to reflect with horror and sadness on the 100 days in 1994 when 800,000 people lost their lives. The specter of this…
Remarks by the President at the White House Forum on Women and the Economy
South Court Auditorium 10:30 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Everybody, please, please have a seat. (Applause.) Everybody, sit down, sit down. I was…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 3606
On Thursday, April 5, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 3606, the “Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act,” which provides for Federal securities law exemptions intended to ease access to…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Thaçi of Kosovo
Vice President Biden welcomed Republic of Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaçi to the White House today as part of the United States’ ongoing commitment to peace and stability for Kosovo…
Readout from the President’s Film Screening of To Kill A Mockingbird at the White House
This evening, the President hosted a film screening of To Kill a Mockingbird in the Family Theater at The White House to commemorate its 50th anniversary. The President welcomed guests…
President Obama To Sign Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act
Will Announce New Steps to Promote Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs and Protections for Investors WASHINGTON, DC – Today President Obama will sign the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act,…
Remarks by the President at JOBS Act Bill Signing
Rose Garden 2:36 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Hello, everybody. Please, please have a seat. Good afternoon. I want to thank all of you for coming, and in…
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Washington, D.C. 7:28 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you so much. Everybody, please have a seat. Thank you so much. Well, nice…
Statement by the Press Secretary on S. 2038
On Wednesday, April 4, 2012, the President signed into law: S. 2038, the “Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012” or the “Stock Act” which prohibits members of Congress,…
First Lady Michelle Obama & Dr. Jill Biden to Celebrate First Anniversary of Joining Forces
April 11th and 12th visits include White House kick off; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Shreveport, Louisiana; and Jacksonville, Florida WASHINGTON – On April 11, 2012, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill…