Statement by the President on the Buffett Rule
Tonight, Senate Republicans voted to block the Buffett Rule, choosing once again to protect tax breaks for the wealthiest few Americans at the expense of the middle class. The Buffett…
Remarks by President Obama at a Land Titling Event
Plaza San Pedro Cartagena, Colombia 6:09 P.M. COT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Buenas tardes! It is — (applause) — it is a great honor to be here with President Santos, the First…
Remarks by President Obama and President Santos of Colombia in Joint Press Conference
Courtyard Casa de Huespedes Cartagena, Colombia 4:30 P.M. COT PRESIDENT SANTOS: (As interpreted.) Good afternoon to you all. I’d like to announce that we have had a bilateral meeting with…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: It’s Time for Congress to Pass the Buffett Rule
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama urged Congress to pass the Buffett Rule, a principle of fairness that says if you make more than $1 million a year,…
Remarks of President Barack Obama — As Prepared for Delivery — Summit of the Americas Opening Plenary
Summit of the Americas Opening Plenary Cartagena, Colombia Saturday, April 14, 2012 As Prepared for Delivery – Thank you, President Santos, for welcoming us here today and for your leadership…
Remarks by President Obama at CEO Summit of the Americas
Gran Salon Bolivar Hilton Hotel Cartagena, Colombia 10:43 A.M. COT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, first of all, I want to thank President Santos and the people of Colombia for the extraordinary…
President Obama to Honor BCS National Champion University of Alabama Crimson Tide at the White House
WASHINGTON, DC — On Thursday, April 19, President Obama will welcome the BCS National Champion University of Alabama Crimson Tide to the White House to honor their 14th championship and…
Readout of Meeting on Interagency Working Group to Support Safe and Responsible Development of Unconventional Natural Gas
Today, OIRA Administrator Cass Sunstein and Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate policy Heather Zichal convened a White House meeting with key stakeholders, including representatives from the…
Statements on the President’s Executive Order Supporting Safe and Responsible Development of Unconventional Domestic Natural Gas Resources
American Chemistry Council WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 13, 2012) – The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement in response to the Obama Administration’s release of an executive order calling…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Guinea Bissau
The United States strongly condemns the actions taken by certain elements of Guinea Bissau’s military to seize power from the country’s civilian leadership, and we call for the immediate restoration…