Statement by the President on Afghan Transition
I welcome President Karzai’s announcement today of the third tranche of areas to transition to Afghan security lead, which is an important step forward in our effort to achieve our…
Weekly Address: Congress Must Act on “To-Do List”
Washington, DC In this week’s address, President Obama called on Democrats and Republicans to come together and act on his Congressional “to-do list,” which will create jobs and help restore…
Remarks by the President and the Vice President Honoring the Winners of the National Association of Police Organizations Top Cops Award
Rose Garden 11:13 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Welcome. Welcome to the Rose Garden. Welcome to the White House. Please be seated, please be seated. And congratulations. It’s a great…
Remarks by the First Lady at North Carolina A&T University Commencement
Greensboro Coliseum Greensboro, North Carolina 10:44 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Good morning, everyone. (Applause.) AUDIENCE: Good morning. MRS. OBAMA: You all, rest yourselves. (Laughter.) First of all, let me thank…
President Obama Announces Impact of October Refinancing Actions, Calls on Congress to Act on “To Do List”
Today, President Obama will travel to Reno, Nevada, where he will continue to push Congress to act on a “To Do List” he laid out earlier this week with initiatives…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Thomas Hart Armbruster – Ambassador to the Republic of the Marshall…
Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting with Crown Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain
Vice President Biden met this afternoon with Crown Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain. The Vice President reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to our long-standing partnership with the…
Remarks by the First Lady at Virginia Tech Commencement
Blacksburg, Virginia 12:49 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you all. Thank you so much. Well, hello, Hokies! (Applause.) I like saying that. It is such a pleasure and an honor…
Remarks by the President on Helping Responsible Homeowners
Private Residence Reno, Nevada 12:00 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, good afternoon, everybody. (Applause.) And thank you for arranging a beautiful day. This is just a spectacular afternoon and I’m…
Remarks of Dr. Jill Biden at Southwestern Community College Commencement
Southwestern Community College Commencement Creston, Iowa May 11, 2012 As Prepared for Delivery Good evening, everyone! It’s wonderful to be here in Iowa to celebrate such an important day with…