Remarks by the First Lady at a Campaign Event
University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, Virginia 4:48 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Wow! (Applause.) Thank you all so much. Wow! (Applause.) Oh, my goodness. Thank you all so much. Look, this…
Statement by the President on the Attack in Benghazi
I strongly condemn the outrageous attack on our diplomatic facility in Benghazi, which took the lives of four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens. Right now, the American people have the…
Readout of President Obama’s Telephone Call with President Karzai
President Obama called President Karzai earlier today as part of their regular consultations as transition continues in Afghanistan. The two Presidents took the opportunity to discuss the tragic events that…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Bruce Carter – Member, National Council on the Arts Governor Martin…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Christopher R. Beall – Director, AMTRAK Board of Directors Lorne W. Craner…
Remarks by the President on the Deaths of U.S. Embassy Staff in Libya
Rose Garden 10:43 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Every day, all across the world, American diplomats and civilians work tirelessly to advance the interests and values of our nation.…
Remarks by Denis McDonough on International Religious Freedom
U.S. Policy and International Religious Freedom Good evening. Your Eminence, Cardinal McCarrick, thank you for your very kind introduction. Even more, thank you for your leadership as one of our…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Robert Stephen Beecroft, of California, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United…
Readout of the President’s Call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
President Obama spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu for an hour tonight as a part of their ongoing consultations. The two leaders discussed the threat posed by Iran’s nuclear program, and…
Remarks by the President at the Pentagon Memorial Service in Remembrance of 9/11
Pentagon Memorial Arlington, Virginia 9:49 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Secretary Panetta, General Dempsey, members of our Armed Forces, and most importantly, to the families –survivors and loved ones — of…