Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden on Asia-Pacific Policy
George Washington University Washington, D.C. 1:34 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, folks. Thank you for your patience. I’d like to begin by thanking — Mr. President, thank you…
Remarks by the President on Trayvon Martin
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:33 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I wanted to come out here, first of all, to tell you that Jay is prepared for all your…
45% Of Americans Approve Of Obama On Economy, Still A Top Issue
According to two new polls, a NBC News/ Wall Street Journal poll and an ABC News/ Washington Post survey, 45% of American approve of Obama’s effort to rebuild the economy.…
Statement from the President on the Confirmation of Thomas Perez
I welcome today’s confirmation of Tom Perez to serve as Secretary of Labor. Tom has lived the American dream himself, and has dedicated his career to keeping it within reach…
President Obama Announces Another Key Administration Post
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Father Pius Pietrzyk – Member, Board of Directors of the Legal…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 251, H.R. 254, and H.R. 588
On Thursday, July 18, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 251, the “South Utah Valley Electric Conveyance Act,” which directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey all right,…
Statement from the President on the Confirmation of Gina McCarthy
Statement from the President on the Confirmation of Gina McCarthy as the Next Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency I am pleased that today the Senate took bipartisan action to…
President Obama Announces His Intent to Nominate Carrie Hessler Radelet as Director of the Peace Corps
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate Carolyn “Carrie” Hessler Radelet as Director of the Peace Corps: President Obama said, “As Deputy Director of the Peace…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Beth Robinson – Under Secretary, Department of Energy Jessica Garfola Wright –…
Readout of the President’s Call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke by phone today as part of their regular consultations. The two leaders discussed regional issues including recent developments in Egypt, Iran, and Syria.…