Category: Oct2013

This afternoon, Vice President Biden hosted Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki for a one-on-one meeting that lasted two hours. The two spoke about the next steps in building a strong…

State Dining Room 2:44 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, everyone. (Applause.) Good afternoon. Well, welcome to the White House. I’m thrilled to have you all here today. As many…

Kitchen Garden 3:23 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Now, let me make sure everybody knows who’s here, because we’ve got a couple — a few new schools. So when I read…

Faneuil Hall Boston, Massachusetts 3:50 P.M. EDT GOVERNOR PATRICK: How are you? Good afternoon, everybody. (Applause.) How’s Red Sox Nation this afternoon? (Applause.) Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters, fellow…

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 the 90-day…

First Lady Michelle Obama joined by Sesame Street’s Elmo and Rosita for an announcement that will help market healthier choices for families Washington, DC – As part of First Lady…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: · Robert C. Barber – Ambassador to the Republic of Iceland, Department…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Robert C. Barber, of Massachusetts, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Iceland. Nani A. Coloretti,…

This morning, Vice President Biden hosted Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and his delegation for breakfast at the Naval Observatory. The Vice President and Prime Minister had a friendly, constructive…

U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. 4:11 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: To Heather, and the Foley family; to Tom’s colleagues and friends; President Clinton; Vice President Mondale; former speakers, and those who…