Statement by the President on the Earthquake in Turkey
We have been following reports of the earthquake in Turkey’s eastern province of Van with great concern. On behalf of the American people, I express my deepest condolences to the…
Statement by the President on Elections in Tunisia
Today, less than a year after they inspired the world, the Tunisian people took an important step forward. I congratulate the millions of Tunisians who voted in the first democratic…
Readout of the President’s call with King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia
President Obama called King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia today to express his personal condolences on the death of Crown Prince Sultan bin Abd al-Aziz. The President praised Crown Prince Sultan’s…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Renewing America’s Global Leadership
WASHINGTON—In this week’s address, President Obama said that the death of Moammar Qadhafi in Libya and the announcement that troops from Iraq will return home by the end of the…
Statement by the President on the Death of Crown Prince Sultan bin Abd al-Aziz of Saudi Arabia
It was with great regret that I learned of the passing of Crown Prince Sultan bin Abd al-Aziz of Saudi Arabia. As Minister of Defense and Aviation for almost 50…
Statement by the Vice President on the Death of Crown Prince Sultan bin Abd al-Aziz of Saudi Arabia
Jill and I were saddened to learn of the passing of Crown Prince Sultan bin Abd al-Aziz of Saudi Arabia. He will be remembered around the world for his extraordinary…
Op-ed by National Economic Council Director Gene B. Sperling in Today’s Wall Street Journal: The Case for the President’s Jobs Act
The full text of an op-ed by National Economic Council Director Gene B. Sperling is printed below. The piece, published in today’s Wall Street Journal, can be read online HERE.…
Statement by National Security Council Spokesman Tommy Vietor on ETA Renouncing Violence
Yesterday’s announcement by ETA in Spain that it has renounced violence holds out the prospect of a historic step toward peace, although there is a long road ahead to realize…
Statement by the Press Secretary
On Friday, October 21, 2011, the President signed into law: H.R. 2832, the “Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011,” which extends the Generalized System of Preferences program through July…
President Obama Presents the National Medals of Science & National Medals of Technology and Innovation, and Announces Additional Steps to Help Bring More Cutting-Edge Ideas to Market
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, at a ceremony at the White House, President Obama honored the recipients of the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation—the highest…