Remarks by the First Lady at the Música Latina Workshop
State Dining Room 10:56 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Good morning, everyone. AUDIENCE: Good morning. MRS. OBAMA: And buenos dias. AUDIENCE: Buenos dias. MRS. OBAMA: That’s about all I got. (Laughter.)…
Remarks by the President at the Five-Year Anniversary of the Financial Crisis
South Court 12:31 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Please have a seat. Before I begin, let me say a few words about the tragedy that’s unfolding not far…
The White House to Host Convening on Food Marketing to Children
Mrs. Obama will call on stakeholders to leverage the power of marketing to promote healthy products and decrease the marketing of unhealthy products to kids The White House * September…
Presidential Determination — Syria
September 16, 2013 Presidential Determination No. 2013-15 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Provision of Defense Articles and Services to Vetted Members of the Syrian Opposition for Use in…
Statement by the NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the Presidential Determination with Respect to Syria
Today, the President signed a Presidential Determination exercising his authority to waive certain restrictions under the Arms Export Control Act. This action will allow the U.S. Government to provide or…
President Obama to Award Medal of Honor
On October 15, 2013, President Barack Obama will award William Swenson, a former active duty Army Captain, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Captain Swenson will receive the Medal…
Statement by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on the UN’s Report on Chemical Weapons Use
We welcome the report made public today by the United Nations mission established by Secretary-General Ban to investigate allegations of chemical weapons use in Syria. The U.N. report adds even…
Readout of President Obama’s Call to Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus
Today the President called Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus to express his condolences to the families and colleagues of the victims of today’s mass shooting at the Washington Navy…
Readout of President Obama’s Call with FBI Director James Comey
Today the President called FBI Director James Comey to express his gratitude for the quick response of Bureau personnel to this morning’s tragic shooting at the Washington Navy Yard. The…
President Obama Signs Colorado Disaster Declaration
The President last night declared a major disaster exists in the State of Colorado and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by…