President Obama Signs Virginia Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Virginia and ordered Federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane…
Statement by Vice President Biden on the Anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Millions of women and girls around the globe face violence in their homes and neighborhoods, their schools and workplaces, refugee camps and conflict zones. We have made progress in addressing…
Obama’s Re-Election Make Southerners Unhappy, Petitions And Counter-Petition Requests For Secession Made
Secession is the best option for those who aren’t happy with Obama’s re-election. At least, that’s the deemed solution that almost a hundred thousand Texans as well as people from…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Sierra Leone Election
The United States congratulates President Ernest Bai Koroma and the people of Sierra Leone after a successful election on November 17. With an estimated 2.4 million votes cast representing 87…
Weekly Address: Wishing the American People a Happy Thanksgiving
WASHINGTON, DC—During this holiday season, President Obama gave thanks in his weekly address for all of the blessings we share as Americans, and expressed his gratitude to the brave men…
Remarks by the President at the National Thanksgiving Turkey Pardon
The Rose Garden 2:08 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, good afternoon, everybody. (Turkey gobbles.) (Laughter.) They say that life is all about second chances. And this November, I could not…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Terrorist Attack in Tel Aviv
The United States condemns today’s terrorist attack on a bus in Tel Aviv. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those injured, and with the people of Israel.…
Background on the Pardoning of the National Thanksgiving Turkey
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, November 21, 2012, President Obama will pardon the National Thanksgiving Turkey in a ceremony in the Rose Garden. The President will celebrate the 65th anniversary of…
Readout of the President’s Call to Prime Minister Netanyahu
President Obama spoke to Prime Minister Netanyahu today and reiterated his commitment to Israel’s security. The President made clear that no country can be expected to tolerate rocket attacks against…
Readout of the President’s call with President Morsi
President Obama spoke to President Morsi today. The President thanked President Morsi for his efforts to achieve a sustainable ceasefire and for his personal leadership in negotiating a ceasefire proposal.…