Statement by the President on the Departure of Heather Zichal
For more than five years, I have been fortunate to have Heather Zichal as a trusted advisor. She crafted my energy and climate change agenda in the 2008 campaign, then…
Statement by the President on the 75th Anniversary of Kristallnacht
I join millions of people in the United States and around the world in marking the 75th anniversary of the tragedy of Kristallnacht – “the Night of Broken Glass.” On…
President Obama Signs South Dakota Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of South Dakota and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Peruvian President Ollanta Humala
The Vice President spoke by phone today with President Ollanta Humala of Peru. The two leaders noted the importance of U.S.-Peru relations and reviewed progress on joint commitments from President…
Remarks by the First Lady at Careers in Film Symposium
East Room 1:49 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Well, hey! AUDIENCE: Hey! MRS. OBAMA: How are you doing? You guys, rest. Sit down. You’ve been here all day, you should feel…
Remarks by the President on the Economy — Port of New Orleans
Port of New Orleans New Orleans, Louisiana 12:32 P.M. CST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Big Easy! (Applause.) Everybody, give it up for Nancy for that great introduction. (Applause.) It is good…
Remarks by the President at a DSCC Fundraising Reception
Private Residence Miami, Florida 6:25 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Wow, if Jorge wasn’t so good at business, we might have to run him for something — (laughter) — because I…
Remarks by the President on Veterans Day
Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia 11:35 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. Please be seated. Good morning, everyone. Thank you, Secretary Shinseki, for your lifetime of service…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Tommy Beaudreau – Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget, Department of…
Statement by the President on Senate Passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013
For more than two centuries, the story of our nation has been the story of more citizens realizing the rights and freedoms that are our birthright as Americans. Today, a…