Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 862
On Saturday, May 24, 2014, the President signed into law: H.R. 862, which authorizes the Department of Agriculture to convey by quitclaim deed approximately 2.67 acres of Federal land located…
Netanyahu has positive words for Obama for removing Syria’s chemical weapons
Israel’s Prime Minister, Netanyahu, had some positive words for Obama in removing all if not most of Syria’s chemical weapons. In explaining the process of removal of chemical weapons, Netanyahu…
President Obama will announce a new monument to protect land in Southern New Mexico
In an effort to protect almost half-a-million acres of land in southern New Mexico, President Obama has planned to announce a new national monument. Jamie Williams, president of The Wilderness…
Remarks by the President at Nomination of Shaun Donovan as OMB Director and Mayor Julián Castro as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
State Dining Room 3:43 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Please, have a seat. Have a seat. When I took office, businesses were shedding 800,000 jobs…
Remarks by the President at DSCC Dinner — Chicago, IL
Private Residence Chicago, Illinois 8:17 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: First of all, to Fred and Dan, I’m so grateful for you guys hosting us here today. I’m trying to remember…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 685 and H.R. 1209
On Friday, May 23, 2014, the President signed into law: H.R. 685, the “American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act,” which provides for the award of a single congressional gold…
Readout of the President’s Call with President Jacob Zuma of South Africa
President Obama called South African President Jacob Zuma today to congratulate him on his re-election — the African National Congress’s fifth successful election in the post-Apartheid era. The presidents noted…
Remarks by the First Lady at Girls International Education Roundtable
Eisenhower Executive Office Building 11:02 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Well, I want to thank you all for taking the time to come. This is — it couldn’t be better timing…
Remarks by the President on Creating Jobs Through Tourism
Baseball Hall of Fame Cooperstown, New York 3:50 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. There must be some White Sox fans here somewhere.…
Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden at an Official Lunch with President Nicos Anastasiades of Cyprus
Presidential Palace Nicosia, Cyprus VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN: Your Beatitude; Mr. President; distinguished leaders. Let me begin by saying a simple thank you. Thank you for the hospitality that’s been extended…