Statement by the President
I thank Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson and the U.S. Conference of Mayors for their action today to establish a Mayors Task Force dedicated to the “My Brother’s Keeper” initiative. “My…
Readout of the President’s Call with LA Kings Captain Dustin Brown
Today, the President offered his congratulations to Dustin Brown, captain of the LA Kings, for a dominant showing in this year’s Stanley Cup. The President mentioned the perseverance demonstrated by…
Readout of the President’s Call with LA Kings Captain Dustin Brown
Today, the President offered his congratulations to Dustin Brown, captain of the LA Kings, for a dominant showing in this year’s Stanley Cup. The President mentioned the perseverance demonstrated by…
Readout of the President’s Call with San Antonio Spur’s Coach Popovich
This afternoon, the President called San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich to congratulate him on his team’s resounding victory in the NBA Finals. The President praised the selfless teamwork,…
Readout of the President’s Calls with Chancellor Merkel of Germany and President Hollande of France
The President spoke separately today with Chancellor Merkel of Germany and President Hollande of France to consult about the crisis in Ukraine. The leaders welcomed President Poroshenko’s announcement of a…
Remarks by the President at Presentation of The Medal of Honor to Corporal William Kyle Carpenter
East Room 2:33 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Please be seated. On behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House. The man you see before you…
Remarks by the President on the Situation in Iraq
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:32 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. I just met with my national security team to discuss the situation in Iraq. We’ve been…
Remarks to the Press by the Vice President and Dominican President Medina
The Presidential Palace Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 2:30 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT MEDINA: (As interpreted.) Ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to welcome Vice President Joe Biden and his delegation in…
Remarks by the First Lady at DC-CAP Graduation Celebration
Wardman Park Mariott Washington, D.C. 6:15 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Well, hello! (Applause.) How is everybody doing? You all rest yourselves. Well, I am beyond thrilled to be here tonight…
Remarks by the Vice President at Maritima Solar
Maritima Solar Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic THE VICE PRESIDENT: It’s a pleasure to be here, and I want to thank you for showing me the remarkable job you’ve done here.…