Statement by the Press Secretary on Today’s Shooting in Wisconsin
The President was informed of the tragic shooting in Wisconsin earlier today at 1:30pm EDT by his Advisor for Homeland Security, John Brennan. At 2:30pm EDT, the President received a…
Readout of the President’s Call to Wisconsin Governor Walker and Brookfield Mayor Ponto
This evening, the President called Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and Brookfield Mayor Steven Ponto to express his condolences for the lives lost and his concern for those who were injured…
Statement by NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on Iran
It’s not true that the United States and Iran have agreed to one-on-one talks or any meeting after the American elections. We continue to work with the P5+1* on a…
Weekly Address: Congress Should Join the President to Help Responsible Homeowners
Hi, everybody. In recent weeks, you might have noticed something. Or maybe even heard the sound of it if you live close enough. New homes are going up. In fact,…
Statement by NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on Attack in Beirut
The United States condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attack today in Beirut that killed Lebanese Internal Security Forces Information Bureau Director Wissam al-Hassan and at least seven others,…
Statement by the Press Secretary on S. 3624
On Friday, October 19, 2012, the President signed into law: S. 3624, the “Military Commercial Driver’s License Act of 2012,” which permits a State to issue commercial driver’s licenses to…
Remarks by the President at the 2012 Alfred E. Smith Dinner
Waldorf Towers New York, New York 9:23 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. (Applause.) Everyone, please take your seats — otherwise…
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event — Fairfax, VA
George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia 11:55 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Virginia! (Applause.) Are you fired up? (Applause.) Are you ready to go? (Applause.) I can’t hear you! (Applause.) Well,…
Remarks by the First Lady at a Campaign Event — Racine, WI
Racine Civic Centre Racine, Wisconsin 1:04 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Racine! (Applause.) You know what this room feels like. It feels like four more years in here. (Applause.) For the…
Remarks by the First Lady to the Overflow Crowd — Racine, WI
Racine Civic Centre Racine, Wisconsin 12:55 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: You guys, thank you so much. It’s so good to see you. We’re got to — we’re going to get…