President Obama Signs Texas Emergency Declaration
The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Texas and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from…
Statement by the President on the Re-election of President Giorgio Napolitano of Italy
I congratulate President Giorgio Napolitano on his re-election as President of Italy. For seven years, President Napolitano has demonstrated extraordinary leadership in Italy, in Europe, and around the world. I…
Weekly Address: America Stands with the City of Boston
WASHINGTON, DC— In his weekly address, President Obama spoke to the American people about the act of terror at the Boston Marathon that wounded dozens and killed three innocent people…
Readout of President Obama’s Call with President Putin
President Obama spoke by phone tonight with President Putin of Russia. President Putin expressed his condolences on behalf of the Russian people for the tragic loss of life in Boston.…
Statement by the President
THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. Tonight our nation is in debt to the people of Boston and the people of Massachusetts. After a vicious attack on their city, Bostonians responded with…
Statement from the President on the Explosion in West, Texas
Today our prayers go out to the people of West, Texas in the aftermath of last night’s deadly explosion at a fertilizer plant. A tight-knit community has been shaken, and…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Henry J. Aaron, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Social Security Advisory Board for a term expiring September 30, 2014,…
Remarks by the President at Interfaith Service in Boston, MA
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Boston! Scripture tells us to “run with endurance the race that is set before us.” Run with endurance the race that is set before us. On Monday…
Remarks by the President to First Responders and Volunteers in Boston, MA
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Well, listen, we just had a wonderful interfaith service, and I want to thank Governor Patrick for helping to organize that. I want…
Fact Sheet: States Answer the First Lady’s Call to Put America’s Heroes Back to Work
As part of their Joining Forces initiative, on February 25th First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden addressed the National Governor’s Association and issued a call to action –…