President Obama Signs West Virginia Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of West Virginia and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by…
Remarks by the President after Meeting with Task Force on 21st Century Policing
Roosevelt Room 12:09 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Last year, the events in Ferguson and New York exposed a deep-rooted frustration in many communities of color around the need for fair…
Remarks As Prepared for Delivery at AIPAC Annual Meeting by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice
Good evening everyone. It’s great to be back at AIPAC. Rosy, thank you so much for your warm introduction. I want to thank Bob Cohen, Michael Kassen, Lillian Pinkus, my…
Remarks by the Vice President at a Plenary with Central American Leaders
National Palace of Culture Guatemala City, Guatemala THE VICE PRESIDENT: President Molina, thank you for once again hosting us all. And to all the Presidents — I’ve never been with…
Remarks by the Vice President at a Plenary with Central American Leaders
National Palace of Culture Guatemala City, Guatemala THE VICE PRESIDENT: President Molina, thank you for once again hosting us all. And to all the Presidents — I’ve never been with…
Remarks by the President Before Meeting with Secretary of Defense Carter
Oval Office 1:40 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, this is going to be the first opportunity that I have to get an extensive debriefing from Secretary Carter, who took a…
Remarks by the President and the First Lady at Launch of the “Let Girls Learn” Initiative
East Room 3:02 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Everybody have a seat. (Applause.) Everybody have a seat. Thank you, Charlene, for that terrific introduction, for everything that…
Remarks by The First lady at “Change Direction” Mental Health Event
Newseum Washington, D.C. 12:04 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, everyone. Pardon my cough. I know somebody else out there has this cough. (Laughter.) But I want to start by…
Prepared Remarks of First Lady Michelle Obama for International Women of Courage Award
Note: Due to inclement weather, the International Women of Courage event has been cancelled. Please see the First Lady’s prepared remarks below. Remarks of First Lady Michelle Obama As Prepared…
Remarks by the President in Town Hall at Benedict College, Columbia, SC
Benedict College Columbia, South Carolina 2:10 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, South Carolina! (Applause.) Thank you! Well, it is good to see everybody. It is good to be back in…