Commencement Address by Dr. Jill Biden at Salve Regina University
Thank you Nuala, and thank you Sister Gerety. It is such an honor and a thrill to be with you this morning. My husband Joe and I had the privilege…
Weekly Address: President Obama Announces New Plans to Increase Responsible Domestic Oil Production
WASHINGTON – In this week’s address, President Obama laid out his strategy to continue to expand responsible and safe domestic oil production, leveraging existing authorities as part of his long-term…
Readout of the President’s Meeting With The NATO Secretary General
The President welcomed NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen to the White House today. He thanked the Secretary General for his leadership and expressed appreciation to all NATO allies for…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Terry D. Garcia, Deputy Secretary, Department of Commerce Dan W. Mozena, Ambassador…
Statement by the President on the Resignation of Middle East Envoy George Mitchell
Over the past two and a half years, George Mitchell has worked as a tireless advocate for peace as the U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East. His deep commitment…
President Obama Signs South Dakota Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of South Dakota and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by…
President Obama Signs Oklahoma Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Oklahoma and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a…
Letter From the Middle East Envoy George Mitchell to the President
Barack H. Obama President of the United States of America The White House Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. President: When I accepted your request to serve as U.S. Special Envoy for…
Statement by the President on the Retirement of Senator Herb Kohl
Today, I called Senator Herb Kohl to thank him for his remarkable career in public service. During his 23 years in the United States Senate, Herb’s invaluable perspective as the…
Remarks by The President at The National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Well, good morning. This is just an extraordinary gathering. I have to say to Reverend Cortes and all the other organizers of this prayer…