Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 360
On Friday, May 24, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 360, which provides for the presentation of a congressional gold medal to commemorate the lives of the four young…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Calls with Iraqi Kurdistan President Masud Barzani and Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Osama Nujayfi
Vice President Biden spoke with Iraqi Kurdistan President Masud Barzani and Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Osama Nujayfi yesterday, Thursday, May 23rd. With President Barzani, the Vice President commended the…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki
Vice President Biden spoke with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki today. Discussion focused on Syria, and both leaders agreed on the importance of a negotiated end to the conflict. The…
Remarks by the President at the United States Naval Academy Commencement
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Midshipmen! (Applause.) Well, thank you, Governor O’Malley, for your kind introduction and the great support that Maryland gives this Academy. To Secretary Mabus, Admiral Greenert, General Paxton…
Remarks by the First Lady at Savoy Elementary School Visit
MRS. OBAMA: Hey, everyone! Oh, my goodness. You guys look good. I have been waiting to come visit you guys for a long, long time — ever since I experienced…
President Obama’s Job Performance Ratings Drop Amidst Scandals, Reveals University Survey
Considering a number of scandals that have taken place and which the Obama administration is now faced to deal with publicly, the President’s job performance ratings, not surprisingly, has dropped…
President Obama Announces His Intent to Nominate Katherine Archuleta as Director of the Office of Personnel Management
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Katherine Archuleta as Director of the Office of Personnel Management. If confirmed, she will be the first Latina…
Statement by the President on the Attack in London
I condemn in the strongest terms the appalling attack against a British service member in Woolwich on May 22. The United States stands resolute with the United Kingdom, our ally…
U.S. Policy Standards and Procedures for the Use of Force in Counterterrorism Operations Outside the United States and Areas of Active Hostilities
Since his first day in office, President Obama has been clear that the United States will use all available tools of national power to protect the American people from the…
Background Briefing by Senior Administration Officials on the President’s Speech on Counterterrorism
MS. HAYDEN: Hi, guys. Thanks for joining, and apologies for a slight delay. We’re here talking today about the speech the President is about to give at 2:00 p.m. at…