Presidential Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Charlotte A. Burrows, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2019,…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: We Will Degrade and Destroy ISIL
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President reiterated his comprehensive and sustained counter-terrorism strategy to degrade and ultimately destroy the terrorist group ISIL. His plan brings together a…
Statement by the President on the Death of David Haines
The United States strongly condemns the barbaric murder of UK citizen David Haines by the terrorist group ISIL. Our hearts go out to the family of Mr. Haines and to…
Remarks by the President at the AmeriCorps 20th Anniversary Event
South Lawn 11:48 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you. Everybody, have a seat. Have a seat. Welcome to the White House. Give Ivan a big…
Remarks by the President at a DSCC Event
Private Residence Baltimore, Maryland 5:15 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody, have a seat. Well, to Howard and the whole family, thank you so much for opening your gorgeous…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Charlotte Burrows – Commissioner, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Isobel Coleman –…
President Obama Signs Hawaii Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Hawaii and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Tropical…
Dr. Jill Biden Arrives in London, United Kingdom
Leading a Presidential Delegation, Dr. Jill Biden has arrived in London, United Kingdom, to join athletes representing the United States at the Invictus Games, an international sporting event for wounded,…
Statement by the Vice President on the Passing of Former Northern Ireland First Minister Reverend Dr. Ian Paisley
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Reverend Dr. Ian Paisley. Dr. Paisley was a man who cared deeply about his faith, his family, and his community.…
Remarks by the President at 9/11 Memorial
The Pentagon 9:45 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good morning. Scripture tells us, “We count as blessed those who have persevered.” Secretary Hagel, General Dempsey, members of our Armed Forces, and,…