Statement by the Press Secretary on S. 3261
On Wednesday, June 13, 2012, the President signed into law: S. 3261, which authorizes the Chief of the Forest Service to award specified contracts for large air tankers in support…
Readout of President Obama Signing S. 3261, Contract Awards for Large Air Tankers
Today the President signed S. 3261, Contract Awards for Large Air Tankers. The bill supports our nation’s ability to fight wildfires by enabling the Forest Service to accelerate the contracting…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting on Iraq
The Vice President today hosted a periodic Cabinet-level meeting on Iraq. Participants discussed the current political situation in Iraq and recent progress toward implementing the U.S.-Iraq Strategic Framework Agreement in…
Remarks by the President at Kenny’s BBQ Smokehouse
Kenny’s BBQ Smokehouse Washington, D.C. 12:26 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: (In progress) — these guys are also young fathers, and they’re doing a great — he’s got four kids. He’s…
Remarks by President Obama and President Peres of Israel at Presentation of the Medal of Freedom
East Room 7:12 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good evening, everybody. Please have a seat. On behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House on this beautiful summer evening.…
Remarks by the First Lady at a Book Signing for American Grown
Barnes & Noble Washington, D.C. 11:43 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Hi, everyone! Can you hear me? (Applause.) Good. Wow! This is so exciting! (Applause.) This is my very first book,…
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event – Private Residence, Owings Mills, MD
Private Residence Owings Mills, Maryland 1:23 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Everybody, please have a seat. Well, it is wonderful to be with all of you. Let…
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event — Hyatt Regency, Baltimore, MD
Hyatt Regency Baltimore, Maryland 3:30 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello! (Applause.) How’s it going, Maryland? (Applause.) How’s it going, Baltimore? (Applause.) Well, it is good to be in…
Remarks by the President to Graduating Students of the Science Leadership Academy — Philadelphia, PA
The Franklin Institute Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 5:50 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you so much. Everybody, have a seat. Have a seat. Well, this is so…
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event — Philadelphia, PA
The Franklin Institute Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 7:30 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello! (Applause.) Thank you! How’s it going Philadelphia? (Applause.) Well, it is good to be back in Philadelphia. (Applause.) It…