Statement by NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on Sudan
Today, the President authorized the use of up to $26 million from the Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to respond to the unexpected and urgent needs resulting from the…
Readout of the President’s Call with University of Kentucky Men’s Basketball Coach John Calipari
Today, President Obama called John Calipari to congratulate him and the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team on their 2012 NCAA championship victory. The President told Coach Calipari that his…
Remarks by the President at the Associated Press Luncheon
Marriott Wardman Park Washington, D.C. 12:35 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. (Applause.) Please have a seat. Well, good afternoon, and thank you to Dean Singleton and the…
White House Announces Costume Characters at Easter Egg Roll with Daily Talent Updates to Follow
Beginning today and continuing throughout the week, the White House will be announcing this year’s 2012 Easter Egg Roll talent. Each day this week, look for new talent updates on…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Elections in Burma
We congratulate the people of Burma on their participation in the electoral process, and Aung San Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy on their strong showing in the…
Readout of the President’s Call with President Kiir
President Obama spoke today with President Kiir to urge him to build on the recent achievements of the nationality and citizenship agreements initialed by South Sudan and Sudan, and to…
Joint Statement by North American Leaders
We, the Leaders of North America, met today in Washington, DC to advance the economic well-being, safety, and security of the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Rooted in deep economic,…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 473 and H.R. 886
On Monday, April 2, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 473, the “Help to Access Land for the Education of Scouts” or “HALE Scouts Act,” which directs the Secretary…
Joint Press Conference by President Obama, President Calderon of Mexico, and Prime Minister Harper of Canada
Rose Garden 1:54 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Please have a seat. Good afternoon, everybody. It is my pleasure to welcome two great friends and partners — President Calderón of Mexico…
President Obama ahead of Romney among ‘Swing Independents’
With the Presidential Elections underway in November 2012, one of Obama’s key concerns is to win over the ‘swing independents’ back just as he did in 2008 in winning 57…