Statement by the President on Hanukkah
Michelle and I send our warmest wishes to all those celebrating Hanukkah around the world. This Hanukkah season we remember the powerful story of the Maccabees who rose up to…
Letter Regarding the Administration’s Supplemental Request to Congress to Support Response, Recovery and Mitigation Related to Hurricane Sandy Damage in Affected States
The text of a letter from the Deputy Director for Management at the Office of Management and Budget to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Senate Majority…
Statement by the President on the Passage of H.R. 6156
I commend the House and Senate for working on a bipartisan basis to pass legislation to end the application of the Jackson-Vanik amendment to Russia and Moldova, allowing me to…
President Obama Announces Another Key Administration Post
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Michael W. Hail – Member, Board of Trustees of the…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to key Administration posts: Timothy Hyungrock Haahs – Member, Board of Directors of the National…
Readout of the President’s Phone Call with Egyptian President Morsi
President Obama called President Morsi today to express his deep concern about the deaths and injuries of protesters in Egypt. The President emphasized that all political leaders in Egypt should…
Remarks by the President on Preventing an Income Tax Increase on the Middle Class
Private Residence Northern Virginia 2:40 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, I want to, first of all, just thank Tiffany and Richard, Jimmie and Velma for opening up their beautiful home…
Remarks by the President at the National Christmas Tree Lighting
Washington, D.C. 6:30 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Merry Christmas, everybody! (Applause.) Michelle told me to be brief because she wants to hear music. (Laughter.) Thank you, Secretary Salazar, for that…
Statement by Vice President Biden on the Passing of Jack Brooks
I’m deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Jack Brooks. He was a Texan through and through – tough, bold, and bigger than life. He lived by principles that…
President Obama Signs District of Columbia Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the District of Columbia and ordered Federal aid to supplement the District of Columbia recovery efforts in the area affected by…