Month: August 2012

It was with sadness that I learned of the passing of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia. Prime Minister Meles deserves recognition for his lifelong contribution to Ethiopia’s development, particularly…

From working tirelessly to improve volunteer support to his leadership in reforming and modernizing the agency, Aaron has been a champion of the thousands of remarkable Peace Corps Volunteers serving…

Capital University Columbus, Ohio 1:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Ohio! (Applause.) Hello, Crusaders! (Applause.) Oh, it is good to be back in Columbus! (Applause.) The sun came out for…

Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, Nevada 4:44 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Reno! (Applause.) Hello, hello! It is good to be back in Nevada! (Applause.) Well, listen, first of all,…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, as part of his We Can’t Wait initiative, President Obama announced that four nationally and regionally significant surface transportation projects will be expedited to put Americans…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Ohio and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…

The United States welcomes today’s convening of Somalia’s New Federal Parliament. This marks an important milestone in completing the Roadmap to End the Somali Transition. We commend the people of…

East Room 12:12 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: It looks spectacular! Hello, everybody. AUDIENCE: Hello! THE PRESIDENT: Have a seat. Everybody have a seat. Now, I heard that there was a…

East Room 11:49 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Well, that was really sweet, it really was. Marshall, we’re so proud of you. We’re so very proud of you and your mom,…

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:27 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. MR. CARNEY: Looks like there’s a surprise guest here. THE PRESIDENT: Jay tells me that you guys…