Statement by Vice President Biden on the Passing of Warren Rudman
Warren Rudman’s passion for public service was clear to anyone who met him. He was a tenacious prosecutor, a courageous combat infantry commander, and a devoted Senator. He knew as…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Althemese Pemberton Barnes – Member, National Museum and Library Services…
President Obama Signs Maryland Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Maryland and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane…
Remarks by President Obama and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi Residence Rangoon, Burma 1:05 P.M. MMT DAW AUNG SAN SUU KYI: I would like to say how happy I am to receive President Obama in my…
Remarks by President Obama and President Thein Sein of Burma After Bilateral Meeting
Parliament Building Rangoon, Burma 11:12 A.M. MMT PRESIDENT SEIN: (As interpreted.) First of all, the entire people of Myanmar, including myself, join me in welcoming here Excellencies — Mr. President,…
Remarks by President Obama at the University of Yangon
Rangoon, Burma 2:39 P.M. MMT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Myanmar Naingan, Mingalaba! (Laughter and applause.) I am very honored to be here at this university and to be the…
Remarks by the First Lady at the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards
East Room 2:40 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Thanks so much. Well, good afternoon. AUDIENCE: Good afternoon. MRS. OBAMA: And welcome to the White House. It’s good to…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of President-elect Peña Nieto of Mexico
President Obama will host President-elect Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico at the White House on Tuesday, November 27. The President looks forward to meeting President-elect Peña Nieto and hearing about…
Readout of the President’s Call with President Morsi of Egypt
Following the dinner tonight, President Obama called President Morsi of Egypt. The two leaders discussed ways to de-escalate the situation in Gaza, and President Obama underscored the necessity of Hamas…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Retirement of Coach John Gagliardi
On behalf of the President, I want to congratulate John Gagliardi on his retirement as the winningest coach in college football history. Over the course of 64 seasons – 60…