Category: 2012

Today, the President met with Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III in the Oval Office. The Philippines is a close friend and a key economic and security partner for the…

President Obama spoke today with French President Hollande to discuss economic conditions in Europe. This continues the President’s close consultations with European colleagues following their Camp David discussions. The President…

On Friday, June 8, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 2947, which releases deed restrictions placed on a parcel of land conveyed by the United States in 1950 to…

This afternoon Vice President Biden welcomed President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia to the White House. The Vice President lauded President Sirleaf for her steadfast leadership and continued success in…

ames S. Brady Press Briefing Room 10:40 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. I just want to say a few words about the economy, and then I will take some…

South Lawn 3:09 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Everybody, please have a seat. Welcome to the White House, and congratulations to the Super Bowl Champion New York Giants.…

Oval Office 2:48 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: It is a great pleasure to welcome President Aquino to the Oval Office and to the White House. I had the opportunity to…

The United States strongly condemns the outrageous targeted killings of civilians including women and children in Al-Qubeir in Hama province as reported by multiple credible sources. This, coupled with the…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Mignon L. Clyburn, of South Carolina, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission for a term of five years from July 1, 2012.…

Vice President Biden today welcomed Prime Minister Jyrki Katainen of Finland to the White House. The two emphasized the importance we each place on our strong and enduring bilateral partnership…