Statement by the Press Secretary on Elections in Poland
We congratulate President-elect Andrzej Duda on his election in Poland’s May 24 presidential election, and we applaud the people of Poland for remaining a model of freedom and democracy in…
Weekly Address: Honoring Our Fallen Heroes this Memorial Day
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President commemorated Memorial Day by paying tribute to the men and women in uniform who have given their lives in service to…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 2496
On Friday, May 22, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 2496, the “Construction Authorization and Choice Improvements Act,” which extends authorization of a Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility…
Statement by the President on the Beatification of Archbishop Oscar Romero
I join people in El Salvador and around the world today in welcoming the beatification of Archbishop Oscar Romero. I was deeply moved when I had a chance to pay…
Remarks by the President on Jewish American Heritage Month
Adas Israel Congregation Washington, D.C. 10:57 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Thank you. Well, good morning, everybody! AUDIENCE: Good morning! THE PRESIDENT:…
Commencement Address by the Vice President at the United States Naval Academy
United States Naval Academy Annapolis, Maryland 10:20 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: I don’t want to give the wrong speech here. (Laughter.) You already heard one, you don’t need two.…
Statement by the President on Senate Passage of Trade Promotion Authority and Trade Adjustment Assistance
Today’s bipartisan Senate vote is an important step toward ensuring the United States can negotiate and enforce strong, high-standards trade agreements. If done right, these agreements are vital to expanding…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 606, H.R. 651, H.R. 1075, H.R. 1191, S. 1124
On Friday, May 22, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 606, the “Don’t Tax Our Fallen Public Safety Heroes Act,”which excludes from gross income for Federal income tax purposes…
Statement by the Vice President in Support of the Solidarity Sabbath Initiative
My friend and mentor, Congressman Tom Lantos, often said that “the veneer of civilization is paper-thin. We are its guardians, and we can never rest.” Recent attacks targeting Jews in…
Remarks by President Obama and President Essebsi of Tunisia after Bilateral Meeting
Oval Office 11:40 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: It is a great pleasure to welcome back President Caid Essebsi to the Oval Office. We had the opportunity to meet early in…