White House Announces 2012 Fall Garden and Grounds Tours
October 13th, 14th, 19th and 20th WASHINGTON, DC – This fall, the White House will be opening its gardens and grounds to visitors on four occasions: Saturday, October 13th from…
Letter from the President regarding the War Powers Resolution Report for Libya
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) On September 12, 2012, in response to an attack on our diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya, that killed four U.S. citizens, including U.S. Ambassador…
Letter from the President regarding the Sequestration Transparency Act
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Pursuant to section 2 of the Sequestration Transparency Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-155), I am providing a report prepared by the Office of…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Sudanese Vice President Taha
Vice President Biden called Vice President Ali Osman Taha of Sudan today to express his concern for the security of the United States Embassy and other foreign missions in Khartoum.…
Remarks by the President and the First Lady Welcoming the 2012 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams
South Lawn 10:14 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: All right. While they’re shaking hands — because the President has vowed to stay out here to meet everyone, even if it blows…
Remarks by the President at Transfer of Remains Ceremony for Benghazi Victims
Andrews Air Force Base 2:46 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Scripture teaches us “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” Glen…
Readout of the President’s Call with Egyptian President Morsi
The President called Egyptian President Morsi today to review the strategic partnership between the United States and Egypt, and our ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral economic and security cooperation. Given…
Readout of the President’s Call with Libyan President Magariaf
President Obama called President Mohamed Magariaf of Libya this evening, their first conversation since President Magariaf’s election last month. President Obama thanked President Magariaf for extending his condolences for the…
Statement by the Vice President on the Eighteenth Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act
Eighteen years ago today, the landmark Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was signed into law. It was founded on the basic premise that every woman deserves to be safe from…
President Obama Announces Another Key Administration Post
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: • Stewart M. De Soto – Member, Board of Trustees of…