Remarks of President Barack Obama
It’s an honor to return to the National Defense University. Here, at Fort McNair, Americans have served in uniform since 1791– standing guard in the early days of the Republic,…
Remarks by the President at the National Defense University
THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Please be seated. It is a great honor to return to the National Defense University. Here, at Fort McNair, Americans have served in uniform since…
President Obama Announces His Intent to Nominate Dan Tangherlini as Administrator of the General Services Administration
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Dan Tangherlini as Administrator of the General Services Administration. President Obama said, “As Acting Director, Dan helped restore…
Background Conference Call with Senior Administration Officials on Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden’s Trip to Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago and Brazil
MS. TROTTER: Thanks, everyone, for joining today’s call. Our hope is to provide you with a more detailed sense of the Vice President and Dr. Biden’s schedule and goals during…
President Obama Amends Disaster Declaration for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
The President today made additional disaster assistance available to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians by authorizing an increase in the level of federal funding for Public Assistance projects undertaken…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on National Security Advisor Tom Donilon’s Meeting with Russian Security Council Secretary Patrushev
President Obama joined National Security Advisor Tom Donilon’s meeting today with Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolay Patrushev. The President expressed appreciation for President Putin’s condolences and offer of assistance in…
Remarks by the First Lady at Decatur House Visit
MRS. OBAMA: Good morning. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Good morning, everyone. Thank you. I am truly delighted to be here. But before I begin, I want to just take…
Remarks by the President Presenting Carole King the Gershwin Prize
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. I have to say that as the podium came out, which meant that was my cue, my mother-in-law said, “Oh, shoot.” (Laughter.) True story — she…
President Obama Announces His Intent to Appoint Individuals to the Presidential Commission on Election Administration
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint ten individuals to the Presidential Commission on Election Administration. The Presidential Commission on Election Administration was created following…
Readout of the President and Vice President’s meeting with Dreamers and Family Members of Undocumented Immigrants
This morning, the President and the Vice President met in the Oval Office with young immigrants who received deferred action and with the siblings and spouses of undocumented immigrants. This…