Release of the President’s Medical Exam
The following is a report from the President’s periodic physical examination performed during the month of May 2014, as the President’s schedule allowed. The physical examination was performed and supervised…
Statement by the President on the Passing of Ruby Dee
Michelle and I were saddened to hear of the passing of actress, author, and activist Ruby Dee. In roles from Ruth Younger in A Raisin in the Sun to Mama…
Remarks by the President at Worcester Technical High School Commencement Ceremony
Worcester Technical High School Worcester, Massachusetts 4:44 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Please, everybody, be seated. Good afternoon. (Applause.) It is great to be…
Remarks by the President at a DSCC Event — Weston, MA
Private Residence Weston, Massachusetts 7:29 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Well, it is wonderful to see Paul and Joanne really have been there from the get-go.…
First Lady Michelle Obama and Epicurious Announce Winning Recipes in Townwide “Healthy Lunchtime Challenge”
54 Kids to Attend “State Dinner” at White House on July 18 To Celebrate Nutritious, Delicious Lunchtime Dishes Washington, DC – Today, First Lady Michelle Obama, Epicurious, the Department of…
Readout of the Vice President’s Calls with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko
The Vice President spoke both yesterday and again today with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko regarding the security situation in eastern Ukraine, where militants coming from Russian territory have taken control…
Remarks by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice Keynote Address at the Center for a New American Security Annual Conference
Remarks by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice “The Strength of American Leadership, the Power of Collective Action” Keynote Address at the Center for a New American Security Annual Conference…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan
The Vice President spoke today with Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan regarding the security situation around Mosul, Iraq, where elements of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) have…
President Obama Signs Vermont Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Vermont and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Iraq
The United States strongly condemns the recent attacks in Iraq by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). We offer our condolences to the families of those killed…