Remarks by the President before Lunch with Teachers
Blue Room 12:10 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, good afternoon, everybody. I am here with some outstanding teachers as well as Secretary Arne Duncan. And the reason we’re here is…
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On Monday, July 7, 2014, the President signed into law: S. 1681, the “Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014,” which authorizes fiscal year 2014 appropriations for U.S. intelligence-related activities…
Presidential Nomination Sent to the Senate
NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Robert Alan McDonald, of Ohio, to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs, vice Eric K. Shinseki, resigned.
Readout of the President’s Call with President Hollande of France
The President spoke today with President Hollande of France to consult about the situation in eastern Ukraine. The leaders agreed that their preference remains a bilateral ceasefire, fully supported by…
Dr. Jill Biden Arrives in Sierra Leone
Dr. Jill Biden has arrived in Freetown, Sierra Leone, her final stop on a three-country visit to Africa. In Sierra Leone, Dr. Biden will highlight how her trip to Africa…
Remarks by the President at Fourth of July Celebration
South Lawn 5:56 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Happy Fourth of July! Welcome to the White House! AUDIENCE MEMBER: Thank you! MRS. OBAMA: You’re welcome! THE PRESIDENT: No,…
Weekly Address: Celebrating Independence Day
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, President Obama commemorated Independence Day by noticing the contributions and sacrifices from individuals throughout the history of this country – from our Founding…
Remarks by the President at Naturalization Ceremony for Servicemembers and Military Spouses
East Room 11:24 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Please be seated. Good morning and welcome to the White House. And Happy Fourth of July! (Applause.) Deputy Secretary Mayorkas,…
Remarks by the President on the Economy
1776 Washington, D.C. 11:57 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: So we’re going into the 4th of July weekend and what more appropriate place to be than 1776. (Applause.) This is an…
Obama launches 3D mapping to prepare better for climate change
In an effort to help communities prepare better for climate change, Obama recently revealed the initiatives, one which include 3D mapping, and which can keep track of coastal erosion, landslide…