Remarks by the President on Economic Mobility
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Thank you so much. Please, please have a seat. Thank you so much. Well, thank you, Neera, for the wonderful introduction and…
Remarks by the First Lady at 2013 Holiday Press Preview
MRS. OBAMA: Well, hello, everyone. You guys look great — I’m talking about the front row. (Laughter.) You guys look okay, too. Well, I am thrilled to welcome you all…
Remarks by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice: “Human Rights: Advancing American Interests and Values”
Remarks by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice at the Human Rights First Annual Summit Washington, DC Wednesday, December 4, 2013 “Human Rights: Advancing American Interests and Values” Good afternoon,…
Presidential Determination — Jerusalem Embassy
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Suspension of Limitations under the Jerusalem Embassy Act Pursuant to the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws…
Statement by the President on Nancy Sutley’s Departure in February
I want to thank Nancy Sutley for her counsel, and for her service to the American people over the past five years. As one of my top advisors, Nancy has…
Background Briefing by Senior Administration Officials on the Vice President’s Asia Trip
SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: What I thought I’d do in a reasonably scattered and semi-coherent way, given the lateness of the hour and the length of the sessions we’ve just come…
Information on White House Christmas 2013
The theme for the White House Christmas 2013 is Gather Around, a celebration of coming together with loved ones at this special time of year, and of the stories behind…
Remarks by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice at the Global Fund Congressional Breakfast
Good morning everyone. Thank you very much Michael for your introduction. Thank you Mark for your extraordinary leadership. Distinguished members of Congress, thank you for all you have done to…
Remarks to the Press by Vice President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan
PRIME MINISTER ABE: (As interpreted.) I am very much delighted to welcome Vice President Biden here in Japan after meeting in Singapore in July. We had discussion in a candid…
Remarks by President Obama and President Santos of Colombia After Bilateral Meeting
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it’s wonderful to welcome President Santos back to the White House. This is not his first visit, but it is the first time that I’m able to…