Remarks by the President at the lighting of the National Christmas Tree
THE PRESIDENT: Merry Christmas, everybody! Well, this show is always a great way to get in the holiday spirit. Every year, I rehearse my own little act, just in case.…
Readout of the President’s Call with Mrs. Graça Machel
This afternoon President Obama spoke by phone with Mrs. Graça Machel to express the condolences of the Obama family and the American people on the passing of her husband, Nelson…
Remarks to the Press by Vice President Joe Biden at the War Memorial of Korea
The War Memorial of Korea Seoul, Republic of Korea THE VICE PRESIDENT: It’s a great honor to be here. I was thanking the director for keeping alive the memory of…
Remarks by the Vice President at a Breakfast with the American Chamber of Commerce in Beijing and the U.S.-China Business Council
THE VICE PRESIDENT: (Applause.) Thank you very much. And I’m so late you probably thought you were going to hear from the 48th Vice President of the United States. (Laughter.)…
Remarks by the President at Afternoon Hanukkah Reception
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! Welcome to the White House. Now, normally we just have one Hanukkah reception, but this year we are hosting two because we have so many friends…
Remarks by The President at evening Hanukkah reception, 12/5/2013
THE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everybody. (Applause.) Welcome to the White House and Happy Hanukkah. I should say that normally we just have one Hanukkah reception, but this year we’re hosting…
Obama Administration Leadership on International Human Rights
“People everywhere long for the freedom to determine their destiny; the dignity that comes with work; the comfort that comes with faith; and the justice that exists when governments serve…
U.S. Fact Sheet on Strengthening U.S.-China Economic Relations
The United States and China have a robust economic relationship, and as the world’s two largest economies, we have a stake in each other’s success and prosperity. Building on President…
Joint Fact Sheet on Strengthening U.S.-China Economic Relations
Building on President Barack Obama and President Xi Jinping’s shared commitment to building a new model of major country relations, both countries affirm their commitment to practical cooperation for the…
The Economic Benefits Of Extending Unemployment Insurance
The United States economy continues to recover from the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, and while substantial progress has been made, more work remains to boost economic growth…