Remarks by the President at Campaign Event
Private Residence Atlanta, Georgia 9:14 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: So usually I have better accommodations for our events. (Laughter.) But we decided to slum it here today. Everybody, have a…
Readout of the President’s Call to President Karzai
President Obama called President Karzai early this morning to offer his best wishes and congratulations to President Karzai and his wife on the birth of their daughter. The two leaders…
Statement by the President on the Retirement of Congressman Gary Ackerman
For over thirty years, Gary Ackerman has represented the people of Queens and Long Island, first as a New York State Senator, and then as a Member of Congress. Gary’s…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny
President Obama will welcome Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Enda Kenny of Ireland to the White House on Tuesday, March 20. The United States and Ireland share strong bilateral relations, deep cultural…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the North American Leaders’ Summit
On April 2, 2012, President Obama will host Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada and President Felipe Calderon of Mexico for the North American Leaders’ Summit (NALS) in Washington, DC.…
President Obama to Travel to Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Ohio to Highlight American Made Energy
WASHINGTON, DC – On March 21-22, President Obama will travel to Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Ohio to highlight his Administration’s all of the above energy strategy, including his focus…
White House Announces New Executive Secretary/Chief of Staff for the National Security Staff
Today, President Obama and National Security Advisor Tom Donilon announced that Brian McKeon will move from his position as Deputy National Security Advisor to the Vice President to the position…
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: Mark L. Asquino – Ambassador to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea,…
President Obama Announces Another Key Administration Post
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Ward Brehm – Member, Board of Directors of the African…
President Obama Signs West Virginia Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of West Virginia and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by…