President Obama Offers Easter and Passover Greetings
Hi, everybody. For millions of Americans, this is a special and sacred time of year. This week, Jewish families gathered around the Seder table, commemorating the Exodus from Egypt and…
Statement by the President on Intention to Nominate General Philip Breedlove for U.S. European Command and SACEUR
Today I am proud to announce my intention to nominate General Philip Breedlove as the next Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) and Commander of U.S. European Command. For over three…
Statement by the President on Mayor Thomas M. Menino
Boston is the vibrant, welcoming, and world-class city it is today because of Tom Menino. For more than two decades, Mayor Menino has served the city and every one of…
Statement by President Obama on the 15th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement
As Easter approaches, we mark the 15th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement. The people of Northern Ireland and their leaders have traveled a great distance over…
Remarks by the President on Gun Safety
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Thank you, Katerina, for sharing your story. Reema was lucky to have you as a teacher, and all of us are fortunate…
Remarks by the President After Meeting with African Leaders
THE PRESIDENT: Well, it is a great pleasure to welcome four leaders from Africa, all of whom are doing extraordinary work — President Sall from Senegal, President Banda from Malawi,…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Trip to Mexico and Costa Rica
President Obama will travel to Mexico and Costa Rica May 2-4. This trip is an important opportunity to reinforce the deep cultural, familial, and economic ties that so many Americans…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the visit of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore to the White House
President Obama will welcome Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore to the White House on Tuesday, April 2. The United States and Singapore have strong economic and security ties,…
Remarks by the President at Swearing-in Ceremony of Julia Pierson as the Director of the U.S. Secret Service
(The Vice President administers the oath to Ms. Pierson.) THE VICE PRESIDENT: Congratulations. THE PRESIDENT: Great job. MS. PIERSON: Thank you very much, Mr. President. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so…
Statement by the President on Senator Johnson
For more than three decades, Tim Johnson has dedicated himself to improving the lives of South Dakota’s working families. From his early days in the state legislature to his distinguished…