Remarks by the President and the Vice President at U.S. Conference of Mayors Reception
East Room 5:30 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, welcome to the White House. My name is Joe Biden. I work for President Obama. (Laughter.) Best job I ever had.…
Remarks by the First Lady at Subway’s Let’s Move! Announcement
Subway Washington, D.C. 11:17 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Hey, everybody. How are you all doing? CHILDREN: Good. MRS. OBAMA: Are you as hungry as I am? I am starving. (Laughter.)…
3 Ways Obama can take the ‘Executive Order’ Approach in his Second Term
With a divided Congress that has indefinitely stopped his plan for the last three years, Obama, will no doubt, have a message for his fellow politicians at the State of…
First Lady Michelle Obama Announces Commitment by Subway® Restaurants to Promote Healthier Choices to Kids
Following First-Ever White House Convening on Food Marketing to Children, SUBWAY® Announces Strongest Effort Yet to Encourage Kids to Pile on the Veggies WASHINGTON, DC – Today, First Lady Michelle…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych
Vice President Biden called Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych today to urge an immediate de-escalation in the standoff between protesters and security forces in downtown Kyiv. The Vice President urged President…
President Obama Signs Alaska Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Alaska and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe…
Statement by the President on South Sudan
I welcome today’s signing of a cessation of hostilities agreement in South Sudan, which is a critical first step toward building a lasting peace. Now, South Sudan’s leaders need to…
Readout of the Panel Discussion with the U.S. Conference of Mayors
Today, Senior Advisor to the President Valerie Jarrett, Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Shaun Donovan, Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx, and Secretary of Education…
Remarks by the President Before Meeting with the Presidential Commission on Election Administration
Roosevelt Room 10:53 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. Glad you guys made it to work. I just want to say thank you publicly to all the wonderful people here…
Remarks by the President and Vice President at an Event for the Council on Women and Girls
East Room 2:05 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Folks, let me start off by telling you why I’ve never had a doubt about joining this man on the ticket and…