Statement by the President on the Retirement of Senator Barbara Boxer
Barbara Boxer is more than a Senator – she’s an institution. She’s served the people of California for more than three decades with distinction, fighting for the issues that are…
Statement by the Vice President on the Retirement of Senator Barbara Boxer
Barbara Boxer has been my soul mate in the Senate for a long time. She and Stew have been close friends of Jill and mine for many years. I have…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Boston’s nomination to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The President and First Lady extend their congratulations to the City of Boston on its nomination by the United States Olympic Committee to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.…
FACT SHEET – White House Unveils America’s College Promise Proposal: Tuition-Free Community College for Responsible Students
Nearly a century ago, a movement that made high school widely available helped lead to rapid growth in the education and skills training of Americans, driving decades of economic growth…
FACT SHEET: President Obama Announces New Manufacturing Innovation Hub in Knoxville, Tennessee
A Knoxville-area based consortium of 122 companies, nonprofits, universities and research laboratories is partnering with the Department of Energy to create a more than $250 million manufacturing innovation institute focused…
Statement by the President on the Election in Sri Lanka
On behalf of the American people, I congratulate the people of Sri Lanka on the successful and peaceful conclusion of Sri Lanka’s presidential election and incoming President Maithripala Sirisena on…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: David S. Cohen – Deputy Director, Central Intelligence Agency John H.…
Statement by the President on the Passing of Andrae Crouch
Michelle and I were saddened to learn of the passing of music legend Pastor Andrae Crouch. Pastor Crouch grew up the son of a minister in California and discovered at…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom
President Obama will host Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom at the White House on Thursday and Friday, January 15-16. Prime Minister Cameron’s visit highlights the breadth, depth…
Statement from the Press Secretary on the White House Summit on Countering Violent Extremism
On February 18, 2015, the White House will host a Summit on Countering Violent Extremism to highlight domestic and international efforts to prevent violent extremists and their supporters from radicalizing,…