Statement by the Press Secretary on the Situation in Bahrain
The United States continues to be deeply concerned about the situation in Bahrain, and we urge all parties to reject violence in all its forms. We condemn the violence directed…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with Saudi Defense Minister Prince Salman bin Abd Al-Aziz
President Obama met with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense, Prince Salman bin Abd Al-Aziz Al Saud, today in the Oval Office. The President and Prince Salman affirmed the strong and…
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: • Jay N. Anania – Ambassador to the Republic of Suriname,…
President Obama to Honor NASCAR Champion at the White House
WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, April 17, President Obama will welcome Tony Stewart and the 2011 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers to the White House to honor…
Remarks by the President on the Buffett Rule
Eisenhower Executive Office Building 10:25 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Everybody, please have a seat. Thank you. It is wonderful to see you. Lately, we’ve been talking about…
Remarks by the First Lady and Dr. Biden at the Joining Forces Anniversary event
South Lawn 11:13 A.M. EDT DR. BIDEN: What a great day for a celebration. Thank you, General Dempsey, for that kind introduction and for all that you have done to…
Remarks by the First Lady and Dr. Biden at a Joining Forces Nurses Event
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2:52 P.M. EDT DR. BIDEN: Thank you, Dr. Meleis, for that kind introduction. I can see you’re a great educator. It’s great to be here…
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event in Studio City, California
Private Residence Studio City, California 7:30 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you! (Applause.) Good to see you, L.A.! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Please…
Romney and Obama Accuse Each Other of Being “Out of Touch”
In the buildup to the Presidential elections in November 2012, both candidates being well-educated and multimillionaires themselves, blamed each other for being ‘out of touch’. Both candidates are out to…
The Buffett Rule: A Basic Principle of Tax Fairness
Attached please find a corrected copy of a new White House report on the economic case for the Buffett Rule, a principle of fairness that ensures that millionaires don’t pay…