President Obama Signs Mississippi Disaster Declaration
Today, the President declared a major disaster in the State of Mississippi and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms,…
President Obama Signs Arkansas Disaster Declaration
Today, the President declared a major disaster in the State of Arkansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms,…
1 is 2 Many Campaign Releases New Public Service Announcement on Sexual Assault
Today, Vice President Biden launched a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) encouraging men to speak up and step in if they see someone in danger of being sexually assaulted. The…
Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting with Prime Minister Laimdota Straujuma of Latvia
Vice President Biden met today with Latvian Prime Minister Laimdota Straujuma in the White House. The Vice President underscored the United States’ ironclad commitment to the collective defense of our…
Obama administration puts off Keystone XL pipeline decision until November
The Obama administration has decided to put off the decision to approve the Keystone XL oil pipeline until after the November elections. In welcoming this delay, senior vice president for…
Remarks by President Obama and President Benigno Aquino III of the Philippines in Joint Press Conference
Malacañang Palace Manila, Philippines 3:40 P.M. PHT PRESIDENT AQUINO: The honorable President of the United States Barack Obama and his official delegation, members of the Cabinet present, members of the…
Remarks by President Obama at Commercial Deals Signing Ceremony
Ritz-Carlton Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 9:24 A.M. MST THE PRESIDENT: Well, it’s a great pleasure to be here with Prime Minister Najib. Before I leave to my next stop on…
Remarks by President Obama and President Aquino III of the Philippines at State Dinner
Malacanang Palace Manila, Philippines 7:24 P.M. PHT PRESIDENT AQUINO: President Obama; Vice President Jejomar Binay; Former President Fidel Valdez Ramos; President Joseph Ejército Estrada; Senate President Franklin Drilo;, members of…
Remarks by President Obama to Filipino and U.S. Armed Forces at Fort Bonifacio
Fort Bonifacio Manila, The Philippines 9:56 A.M. PHT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Hello, everybody! Please, have a seat. Kumusta kayo. It is great to be here at Fort Bonifacio. Vice President Binay,…
Statement by the President on Yom HaShoah
On this Yom HaShoah, I join people of all faiths in the United Sates, in the State of Israel, and around the world in remembering the six million Jews –…