Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Ryan Clark Crocker, of Washington, to be a Member of the Broadcasting Board of Governors for a term expiring August 13, 2013, vice Victor H.…
Remarks by the First Lady at Eastern Kentucky University Commencement
MRS. OBAMA: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Oh, my goodness. Good evening. Thank you. I am just overwhelmed. And as an honorary degree holder, it is now my pleasure to…
Remarks by the President at a DNC Event — New York, NY
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Well, first of all, I have to thank Harvey and Georgina for once again extending incredible hospitality to us. We are so grateful for their…
Remarks by the President at a DNC Event — New York, NY
THE PRESIDENT: Well, first of all, I want to make sure everybody has got their food — (laughter) — because I don’t want to get in the way of dinner…
Remarks by the President at a DCCC/DSCC Event — New York, NY
THE PRESIDENT: (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. Please, everybody have a seat. Well, first of all, thank you so much, Steve Israel,…
Statement by the President on Elections in Pakistan
I congratulate the people of Pakistan on the successful completion of yesterday’s parliamentary elections. The United States stands with all Pakistanis in welcoming this historic peaceful and transparent transfer of…
Growing the Housing Market and Supporting our Homeowners
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama said seven years after the real estate bubble burst, our housing market is healing. The administration’s policies have helped responsible homeowners save…
Remarks by the President at the Top Cops Ceremony
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much, everybody. Everybody, please have a seat. Good morning and welcome to the White House for what’s one of my favorite events all year. I…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Travel to the UK and Germany
President Obama and the First Lady look forward to traveling to the United Kingdom and Germany from June 17-19. In both countries, the President will reinforce the importance we place…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the National Strategy for the Arctic Region
Today, the President signed the National Strategy for the Arctic Region. The United States is pleased to join our Arctic Council colleagues Canada, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Russia, and Sweden…