Remarks by the President Honoring the San Francisco Giants
The South Lawn 2:11 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, everybody please have a seat. Welcome to the White House on this beautiful afternoon. And congratulations to the San Francisco Giants…
Statement by the President on Former Congresswoman and Ambassador Lindy Boggs
Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to the family and loved ones of Lindy Boggs. Her legacy as a champion of women’s and civil rights over her nine…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: A Better Bargain for the Middle Class
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama told the American people about his speech at Knox College on Wednesday, where he discussed the cornerstones of what it means to…
Remarks by the Vice President at Pratt & Whitney, Singapore
Pratt & Whitney — Eagle Services Asia Singapore 1:03 P.M. SGT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, Bill, thank you. Thank you very, very much. I had a terrific tour. I don’t…
Remarks by the President at 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice
National Korean War Veterans Memorial Washington, D.C. 10:44 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you. Please be seated. Good morning. Annyong haseyo. Secretaries Hagel, Jewell and…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan
Vice President Biden met today in Singapore with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan for wide-ranging and constructive discussions on the U.S.-Japan alliance and cooperation on regional and global issues.…
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…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Guantanamo Bay
As the President has said, the United States remains determined to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. In support of those efforts, today the Department of Defense certified to…
President Obama to Award Medal of Honor
On August 26, 2013, President Barack Obama will award Staff Sergeant Ty M. Carter, U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Staff Sergeant Carter will receive the Medal…
President Obama Signs Colorado Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Colorado and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by the…