Weekly Address: Immigration Accountability Executive Action
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President laid out the steps he took this past week to fix our broken immigration system. Enacted within his legal authority, the…
Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden on European Energy Security to the Atlantic Council Energy and Economic Summit
Grand Tarabya Hotel Istanbul, Turkey 10:58 A.M. (Local) THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, ladies and gentlemen, it’s an honor to be here. I would tell you, I say to my good…
Statement to the Press by Vice President Joe Biden and Turkish President Recep Erdogan
Beylerbeyi Palace Istanbul, Turkey 6:20 P.M. (Local) PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN: (English audio unavailable.) VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN: Mr. President, I’m delighted to be here. We’ve been — we’ve known each other for…
Remarks by the President on the Resignation of Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel
State Dining Room 11:10 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: About a year ago, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel was visiting our troops in the Republic of Korea thanking them for their…
Remarks by the President at Presentation of the Medal of Freedom
The East Room 2:22 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Everybody, have a seat. Well, welcome to the White House. This is one of my favorite events. Once…
Remarks by the President After Announcement of the Decision by the Grand Jury in Ferguson, Missouri
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 10:08 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: As you know, a few moments ago, the grand jury deliberating the death of Michael Brown issued its decision.…
Remarks by the President on Immigration — Chicago, IL
Copernicus Center Chicago, Illinois 5:05 P.M. CST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Everybody, have a seat. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you so much. Happy early Thanksgiving, everybody. It…
Remarks by the President at Pardoning of the National Turkey
Cross Hall 2:32 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:Good afternoon, everybody.Please have a seat.Normally we do this outside.The weather is not cooperating today.But I want to, first of all, on behalf of…
Weekly Address: Happy Thanksgiving from the Obama Family
Washington, DC — In this week’s address, the President wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving and reflected on the history of our country and its celebration of diversity. He gave thanks…
President Obama requests Ferguson protesters to stay calm
President Obama requested protesters to stay calm in Ferguson after a grand jury refused to indict Darren Wilson, who was accused of killing a black teenager. Just after the grand…