Statement by the Press Secretary
On Monday, November 07, 2011, the President signed into law: H.R. 489, which clarifies the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the C.C. Cragin Dam and…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with NATO Secretary General Rasmussen
The President welcomed NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen to the Oval Office earlier today. The President thanked the Secretary General for his strong and effective leadership during NATO’s seven…
Readout of the President’s Call with St. Louis Cardinals Manager Tony La Russa
Earlier today, President Obama called Tony La Russa, manager of the 2011 World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals to congratulate him and the entire organization on the team’s victory. The…
Statement by President Obama on the Presidential Elections in Liberia
The Liberian people will go to the polls tomorrow to elect the next President of Liberia. This historic vote is an opportunity for Liberians to strengthen the country’s democracy, and…
Ortega Arrested in Attempted Assassination of President Obama; says Obama is the Anti-Christ
Oscar Ramiro Ortega-Hernandez of Idaho Falls has been arrested in connection with the shooting at the White House on November 11, 2011, on the charges of attempted assassination of the…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: “We Have to Increase the Pace”
WASHINGTON—In this week’s address, Vice President Biden noted that this month’s jobs numbers demonstrated that Congress should pass the American Jobs Act to strengthen our economy and create jobs right…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Upcoming Visit of President Anibal Cavaco Silva of Portugal
President Obama will host President Anibal Cavaco Silva of Portugal for a meeting in the Oval Office on Wednesday, November 9th. The President welcomes the opportunity to reciprocate the warm…
Statement by the President on Hajj and Eid al-Adha
Michelle and I extend our greetings for a happy Eid al-Adha to Muslims worldwide and congratulate those performing Hajj. Thousands of Muslim Americans are among those who have joined one…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Upcoming Visit of President Anibal Cavaco Silva of Portugal
President Obama will host President Anibal Cavaco Silva of Portugal for a meeting in the Oval Office on Wednesday, November 9th. The President welcomes the opportunity to reciprocate the warm…
Statement by the President on Hajj and Eid al-Adha
Michelle and I extend our greetings for a happy Eid al-Adha to Muslims worldwide and congratulate those performing Hajj. Thousands of Muslim Americans are among those who have joined one…