WEEKLY ADDRESS: A New Chapter in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama spoke about his recent trip to Afghanistan, where he met with our brave troops and signed an historic agreement that will help…
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY AT A CAMPAIGN EVENT
Value-City Schottenstein Center Columbus, Ohio 1:05 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Oh, wow. (Applause.) Wow. It sounds like you all are already fired up and ready to go. (Applause.) This is…
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY AT A CAMPAIGN EVENT
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia 5:05 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Hello, Virginia! (Applause.) It sounds like you all are already fired up. It sounds like you all are ready to…
White House Continues Effort to Stop Student Interest Rate Increase
Today, the President will travel to Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, Virginia, to speak with students and their parents about the need to prevent interest rates on federal subsidized student…
President and First Lady to Host Concert Honoring Burt Bacharach and Hal David in the East Room
On Wednesday, May 9th, as part of their “In Performance at the White House” series, the President and First Lady will host a concert in the East Room honoring songwriters…
Statement from NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on the National Security Advisor’s Visit to Russia
During his May 3-4 visit to Moscow, National Security Advisor Tom Donilon discussed next steps in U.S. – Russia relations, including cooperation on security and economic issues. National Security Advisor…
Remarks of Dr. Jill Biden at Broward College Commencement
Broward College Commencement Fort Lauderdale, Florida May 4, 2012 As Prepared for Delivery Good afternoon, everyone! It’s wonderful to be here in Fort Lauderdale to celebrate such an important day…
Remarks by the President on College Affordability
Washington-Lee High School Arlington, Virginia 11:53 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Generals! (Applause.) Hello, Virginia! (Applause.) Well, let me first of all say, following Amirah is kind of tough. (Laughter.)…
Remarks by the President and Secretary Duncan in Student/Parent Discussion on College Loans
Washington Lee High School, Arlington, Virginia 11:35 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: What I’m going to be talking about today is obviously financing college educations. And I tell a story about…
Remarks by the President Honoring the 2012 NCAA Men’s Basketball Champion Kentucky Wildcats
East Room 5:03 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you! (Applause.) Thank you very much. Everybody, have a seat. Have a seat. Welcome to the White House, and congratulations to the…