Remarks by the President at a Picnic for Members of Congress
South Lawn 7:12 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! AUDIENCE: Hello! THE PRESIDENT: Now, you don’t have to worry, I will not be singing. We have professionals for that. (Laughter.)…
Readout of President Obama’s Call to Florida Governor Rick Scott
This morning President Obama called Florida Governor Rick Scott to ensure the state had no unmet needs as the Governor and his team continue to respond to extreme weather and…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
On this International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the United States joins the international community in pledging to work toward the elimination of torture and all other forms…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Student Loan Interest Rates
We’re pleased that the Senate has reached a deal to keep rates low and continue offering hard-working students a fair shot at an affordable education. Higher education has never been…
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event — Atlanta, GA
Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel Atlanta, Georgia 1:07 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) It is good to see everybody here, back in Atlanta. (Applause.) A couple of…
Remarks by the First Lady at Illinois Spousal Licensing Bill Signing
Donnelly Armory Chicago, Illinois 2:24 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, everyone. Please be seated. It is great to be back home in Chicago, especially on what is a very…
Remarks by the First Lady at a Campaign Event
Standard Club Chicago, Illinois 1:05 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Chicago! (Applause.) Well, look at you all. Look at everybody. (Applause.) You all, sit down. Don’t act like you don’t know…
Remarks by the First Lady at a Campaign Event
Venue One Chicago, Illinois 4:05 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Hey! (Applause.) All right, you all already sound pretty fired up and ready to go, so I’ll just go home. (Laughter.)…
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
The Fillmore at the Jackie Gleason Theaterr Miami Beach, Florida 8:01 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Miami! (Applause.) Thank you. It is good to be back in Miami. (Applause.) Now,…
Statement by the President on the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Arizona v. the United States
I am pleased that the Supreme Court has struck down key provisions of Arizona’s immigration law. What this decision makes unmistakably clear is that Congress must act on comprehensive immigration…