Statement by the President on Ambassador Rice
Today, I spoke to Ambassador Susan Rice, and accepted her decision to remove her name from consideration for Secretary of State. For two decades, Susan has proven to be an…
Remarks by the President at a Hanukkah Reception
East Room 7:50 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everybody. AUDIENCE: Good evening. THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you for coming to the White House tonight to celebrate the sixth night…
Statement from NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on North Korea’s Missile Launch
North Korea’s launch today—using ballistic missile technology despite express prohibitions by United Nations Security Council resolutions—is a highly provocative act that threatens regional security, directly violates United Nations Security Council…
Remarks by the First Lady at Toys for Tots Service Project
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Washington, D.C. 2:35 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It is truly a pleasure, as always, to be here. I want to start by thanking…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Presidential Election in Ghana
The United States congratulates President John Dramani Mahama and the people of Ghana for the successful election on December 7. Nearly 80% of the electorate voted, continuing the Ghanaian tradition…
Statement by the President on the Departure of Princeton Lyman
For the last two years, Ambassador Princeton Lyman has served as my Special Envoy to Sudan and South Sudan, building on a long legacy of dedicated service in the United…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Timothy Hyungrock Haahs, of Pennsylvania, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences for a term expiring…
Remarks by the President at the Daimler Detroit Diesel Plant, Redford, MI
Daimler Detroit Diesel Plant Redford, Michigan 2:29 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Redford! (Applause.) It is good to be back in Michigan. (Applause.) How is everybody doing today? (Applause.) Now,…
Will John Kerry be Nominated as the Next Secretary of State by Obama?
Senator John Kerry will most likely be nominated by President Obama for the position of the Secretary of State so as to find a suitable replacement for Hillary Clinton. In…
Statement by the President on rescue operation in Afghanistan
Yesterday, our special operators in Afghanistan rescued an American citizen in a mission that was characteristic of the extraordinary courage, skill and patriotism that our troops show every day. Tragically,…