Remarks by President Obama and President Thein Sein of Myanmar After Bilateral Meeting
PRESIDENT OBAMA: I want to welcome President Thein Sein to the United States of America and to the Oval Office. Last year, I was proud to make a historic visit…
Remarks by the First Lady at Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet High School Commencement
MRS. OBAMA: Yes! (Applause.) Wow. Good afternoon, everyone! Yes. I am thrilled to be here. And go, Royals. You all are awesome. (Applause.) So proud of you. This is very…
Remarks by the President at DNC Event- Atlanta, GA
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Everybody, please have a seat. Please have a seat. Let me begin by saying that you just heard from one of the finest senators…
Remarks by the President at Morehouse College Commencement Ceremony
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Morehouse! (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Please be seated. AUDIENCE MEMBER: I love you! THE PRESIDENT: I love you back. (Laughter.) That is why I am here. I…
The President Talks About How to Build a Rising, Thriving Middle Class
WASHINGTON, DC—In this week’s address, President Obama talked about his belief that a rising, thriving middle class is the true engine of economic growth, and that to reignite that engine…
Creating Jobs Faster by Cutting Timelines in Half for Major Infrastructure Projects
As part of the Administration’s effort to make America a magnet for jobs by building a 21st Century infrastructure, President Obama will sign a Presidential Memorandum that will modernize the…
President and First Lady to Host Concert Honoring Carole King in the East Room
Wednesday, May 22 * White House – As part of their “In Performance at the White House” series, the President and First Lady will host a concert in the East…
Message — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days…
Notice — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq
On May 22, 2003, by Executive Order 13303, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual…
Letter — Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Amendments
Dear Mr. Speaker: I ask the Congress to consider the enclosed Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Budget amendments for the Departments of Agriculture, Defense, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban…