Fact Sheet: The President’s Plan to Ensure Hard Work Leads to a Decent Living
There’s a basic bargain in America. It says that no matter who you are or where you’re from, if you’re willing to work hard and play by the rules, you…
President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Inauguration of Her Excellency Park Geun-hye, President-elect of the Republic of Korea on February 25, 2013
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Seoul, Korea to attend the Inauguration of Her Excellency Park Geun-hye, President-elect of the Republic of Korea on…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan
President Obama will welcome the Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan to the White House on Friday, February 22, 2013. The President looks forward to in-depth discussions with Prime Minister…
White House Announces 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll
The President and First Lady announced today that this year’s White House Easter Egg Roll will be held on Monday, April 1st. The event will feature live music, sports courts,…
Remarks by the President at Presentation of 2012 Presidential Citizens Medals
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, everybody. Please, please have a seat. Well, it is a pleasure to welcome some of our nation’s finest citizens here to the people’s house.…
Remarks by President Obama and President Napolitano Before Bilateral Meeting
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I want to extend the warmest greetings to my good friend, President Napolitano, on a return visit to the White House. I think it’s entirely appropriate the…
Remarks By The President On Strengthening The Economy For The Middle Class
THE PRESIDENT: Hey, Chicago! (Applause.) Hello, Chicago! Hello, everybody. Hello, Hyde Park! (Applause.) It is good to be home! It is good to be home. Everybody have a seat. You…
Statement from the Press Secretary
Today, Senate Republicans put political posturing ahead of our nation’s security. For the first time in American history, Senate Republicans filibustered a nominee for Secretary of Defense – a member…
Statement by the Press Secretary
Today, Senate Democrats offered a balanced plan to avoid across the board budget cuts that will hurt kids, seniors, and our men and women in uniform. The plan includes spending…
Statement by the President on Senator Lautenberg
Frank is a steadfast champion of the people of New Jersey. Throughout his time in the Senate, Frank has fought tirelessly for workers, veterans, members of our military and their…