Statement by the President
A year ago, tragedy struck at the 117th Boston Marathon. Four innocent people were killed that week, and hundreds more were wounded. Today, we remember Krystle Campbell, Lingzi Lu, Martin…
President Obama Grants Commutation
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama granted commutation of sentence to the following individual: Ceasar Huerta Cantu, also known as Cesar Huerta Cantu – Katy, Texas Offenses: Conspiracy to…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with Faith Leaders on Commonsense Immigration Reform
This morning, the President met with faith leaders in the Oval Office to discuss the importance of taking action to pass commonsense immigration reform. The faith leaders shared with the…
Statement by the Press Secretary on S. 404
On Tuesday, April 15, 2014, the President signed into law: S. 404, the “Green Mountain Lookout Heritage Protection Act,” which clarifies that a specified wilderness area does not preclude the…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh
On Monday, May 5, President Obama will host President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti at the White House. President Guelleh’s visit underscores the strength of the strategic partnership between the…
President Obama to Award Medal of Honor
On May 13, 2014, President Barack Obama will award Kyle J. White, a former active duty Army Sergeant, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Sergeant White will receive the…
Readout of the President’s Calls with University of Connecticut Basketball Coaches Kevin Ollie and Geno Auriemma
Today, the President called University of Connecticut Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kevin Ollie and University of Connecticut Women’s Basketball Head Coach Geno Auriemma to congratulate both teams on their respective…
Remarks by the President at Easter Prayer Breakfast
East Room 9:27 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. (Applause.) Thank you, thank you, thank you very much. Please, please have a seat. Thank you so much. Well, good…
Remarks by the First Lady at Fisher House Family Easter Event
Maryland Fisher House IV Bethesda, Maryland 1:59 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Hi, everybody! What are you guys doing in here? Are you making Easter cards? Yes? Well, I’m going to…
Statement from the President on Passover
Michelle and I send our warmest greetings to all those celebrating Passover in the United States, in Israel, and around the world. On Tuesday, just as we have every year…