Statement by the President on Attacks in Mumbai
I strongly condemn the outrageous attacks in Mumbai, and my thoughts and prayers are with the wounded and those who have lost loved ones. The U.S. government continues to monitor…
Statement by the President on the Election of Janice Hahn to Congress
I want to extend my congratulations to Congresswoman-elect Janice Hahn for her victory in California’s 36th Congressional District. Janice and I both believe that in order to win the future,…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov
President Obama met with Foreign Minister Lavrov today and discussed a range of bilateral and international issues. The President thanked the Foreign Minister for his efforts to complete a new…
President Obama Signs Pennsylvania Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe…
President Obama Signs Ohio Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Ohio and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Matan Aryeh Koch, of New York, to be a Member of the National Council on Disability for a term expiring September 17, 2013, vice Carol…
Remarks by the President on the Monthly Jobs Report
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Obviously, over the last couple of days, the debate here in Washington has been dominated by issues of debt limit, but what matters most to…
Press Conference by the President James S. Brady Press Briefing Room
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. I want to give a quick update on what’s happening with the debt negotiations, provide my perspective, and then I’m going to take a few…
Obama Administration Launches Strong Cities, Strong Communities to Support Local Development
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Obama Administration launched Strong Cities, Strong Communities (SC2), a new and customized pilot initiative to strengthen local capacity and spark economic growth in local communities…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Phone Call with Russian President Medvedev
President Obama spoke with Russian President Medvedev today to discuss a range of bilateral and international issues and to express his condolences on the tragic sinking of the MS Bulgaria.…