Remarks by the President on Budget Talks
THE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everybody. I’m going to just have a few quick remarks. We just had a productive meeting with Speaker Boehner, as well as Majority Leader Reid. We…
Shutdown is inexcusable, says Obama
With time running out when it comes to finding an agreement between Democrats and Republicans in regards to funding for the rest of the year, negotiators are scrambling in order…
Statement by the President on Cote d’Ivoire
I remain deeply concerned by the security situation in Cote d’Ivoire. I strongly support the role that United Nations peacekeepers are playing as they enforce their mandate to protect civilians,…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 4/5/11
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: D. Brent Hardt, Ambassador to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Department of…
Statement by the President on the One-Year Anniversary of the Tragedy at the Upper Big Branch Mine
On the one-year anniversary of the tragedy at the Upper Big Branch mine, America’s thoughts and prayers are never far from the miners who lost their lives and the loved…
Remarks by the President After Meeting with House Republican and Senate Democratic Leadership
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. Good afternoon. As many of you know, this morning I had a meeting with Speaker Boehner, Leader Reid, as well as the two appropriations chairs, Inouye…
President Obama to Travel to Indiana
WASHINGTON – On Friday, April 8, President Obama will travel to Indianapolis to continue discussing his long-term plan to protect consumers against rising oil prices and decrease oil imports while…
Readout of President Obama’s Call with President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon
President Obama called President Bongo Ondimba today to discuss the situation in Cote d’Ivoire. The two presidents shared their concerns about the ongoing violence, and discussed the need to end…
Statement by President Obama on the Death of Former Congressman John Adler
Michelle and I were deeply saddened to learn of the premature passing of former Congressman John Adler today. John was a dedicated public servant who fought tirelessly for the people…
Weekly Address: Energy Security Can Only Come If We Invest in Cleaner Fuels and Greater Efficiency
WASHINGTON – In his weekly address, President Obama discussed his strategy to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and secure our nation’s energy future. When the President was elected, America…