Statement by the President on the Departure of Princeton Lyman
For the last two years, Ambassador Princeton Lyman has served as my Special Envoy to Sudan and South Sudan, building on a long legacy of dedicated service in the United…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Timothy Hyungrock Haahs, of Pennsylvania, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences for a term expiring…
Remarks by the President at the Daimler Detroit Diesel Plant, Redford, MI
Daimler Detroit Diesel Plant Redford, Michigan 2:29 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Redford! (Applause.) It is good to be back in Michigan. (Applause.) How is everybody doing today? (Applause.) Now,…
Will John Kerry be Nominated as the Next Secretary of State by Obama?
Senator John Kerry will most likely be nominated by President Obama for the position of the Secretary of State so as to find a suitable replacement for Hillary Clinton. In…
Statement by the President on rescue operation in Afghanistan
Yesterday, our special operators in Afghanistan rescued an American citizen in a mission that was characteristic of the extraordinary courage, skill and patriotism that our troops show every day. Tragically,…
Remarks by the President at Christmas in Washington
The National Building Museum Washington, D.C. 7:37 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everybody, and let’s give it up for our host –- the tallest elf I’ve ever seen –-…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Congress Must Extend the Middle Class Tax Cuts
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama urged Congress to extend the middle class income tax cuts for 98% of Americans and 97% of small businesses without delay, and…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 915, H.R. 6063, H.R. 6634
On Friday, December 7, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 915, the “Jaime Zapata Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act,” which establishes in statute the Department of Homeland Security’s…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
Today the President made the determination required under Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 regarding the supply of petroleum and petroleum products…
Statement by the President on Hanukkah
Michelle and I send our warmest wishes to all those celebrating Hanukkah around the world. This Hanukkah season we remember the powerful story of the Maccabees who rose up to…