Remarks by the First Lady at Visit with Chicago Youth — Chicago, Illinois
MRS. OBAMA: I want to hear from you all. And I have as much time as we need to take. I am just thrilled to be back home. I don’t…
Remarks by the First Lady at the Joint Luncheon Meeting: Working Together to Address Youth Violence in Chicago
MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you. It’s good to be home. It is. Even though it’s freezing cold in April, it’s good to be home. It…
The Obama Administration’s Record on Human Trafficking Issues
Today, the White House will hold a Forum to Combat Human Trafficking to highlight the significant progress this Administration has made to combat human trafficking, including developments since President Obama…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Mark Gaston Pearce – Member, National Labor Relations Board, and…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Tammie Kahn – Member, National Museum and Library Services Board George…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
Harry I. Johnson, III, of Virginia, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring August 27, 2015, vice Terence Francis Flynn,…
Readout of President Obama’s Telephone Call with President Karzai
Earlier today, the President spoke with President Karzai of Afghanistan as a part of their regular consultations. They discussed a range of issues, including security transition, preparations for Afghanistan’s 2014…
Remarks by the First Lady at the Memphis Soul Workshop
MRS. OBAMA: Oh, watching you all’s faces — priceless. Priceless. (Laughter.) See, you never know what’s going to happen at the White House. Okay, let’s breathe. Come on. (Laughter.) Everyone,…
Remarks by the President at “In Performance at the White House: Memphis Soul”
THE PRESIDENT: Everybody, please have a seat. And give it up for our musical director, Booker T. — (applause) — and the Memphis Soul All-Stars. (Applause.) I just want everybody…
Jon Favreau, Former Speechwriter For Obama, Misses His Boss, Reveals What He Learnt
Jon Favreau, who worked for the President as his head speechwriter, misses his boss but not the late working hours. In revealing what he learned from the President, Favreau, in…