Remarks by the President on the Resignation of Chief of Staff Bill Daley
State Dining Room 3:02 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. Hope you all had a good weekend. Last week, my Chief of Staff, Bill Daley, informed me that after spending…
Readout of the President’s Call with Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller
Earlier today, President Obama called Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller of Jamaica to congratulate her on her recent electoral victory and to commend the Jamaican people for their dedication to democracy.…
Remarks by the President at Campaign Event
Capital Hilton Washington, D.C. 8:16 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. (Applause.) Happy New Year, everybody. It looks like Gaspard got you all fired…
Readout of the President’s call to Representative Gabrielle Giffords
Today, President Obama called Representative Gabrielle Giffords to offer his support in advance of the candlelight vigil commemorating the anniversary of the tragic shooting in Tucson. The President told Rep.…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Continuing to Grow the Economy in the New Year
WASHINGTON, DC—In this week’s address, President Obama shared his New Year’s resolution with the American people: to do whatever it takes to move the economy forward and make sure that…
President Obama Hosts “Insourcing American Jobs” Forum at the White House
On Wednesday, January 11, 2012, President Obama and Vice President Biden will host an “Insourcing American Jobs” forum at the White House focused on the increasing trend of companies choosing…
President Obama to Meet with President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness at the White House
WASHINGTON, DC – On January 17, President Obama will convene a meeting at the White House with the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness to discuss initiatives and policies to…
Readout of the President’s Call with King Abdullah of Jordan
President Obama spoke with King Abdullah of Jordan by phone earlier today and congratulated him on Jordan’s role in convening the meetings between Israeli and Palestinian negotiators earlier this week…
Statement by the President on the Celebration of Coptic Christmas
Michelle and I wish Coptic Orthodox Christians in the United States and around the world a blessed and joyous Christmas. On this special day, we give thanks for the extraordinary…
President Obama Signs Massachusetts Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and ordered Federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a…