Statement by the President on Roe v. Wade Anniversary
On the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we reaffirm its historic commitment to protect the health and reproductive freedom of women across this country and stand by its guiding…
Statement by President Obama on Ambassador Ron Kirk’s Announcement to Depart in Late February
I want to thank Ambassador Kirk for his hard work on behalf of the American people over the past four years. There’s no question Ron delivered results for the American…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: John Owen Brennan, of Virginia, to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, vice David H. Petraeus, resigned. Charles Timothy Hagel, of Nebraska, to be…
Remarks by the President at Commander-in-Chief Ball
THE PRESIDENT: Let me begin by just saying you all dress up pretty nice. (Applause.) I hope everybody is having a wonderful time. Now, those of you who are in…
Inaugural Address by President Barack Obama
THE PRESIDENT: Vice President Biden, Mr. Chief Justice, members of the United States Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens: Each time we gather to inaugurate a President we bear witness…
Remarks by the President and the Vice President at Inaugural Luncheon
SENATOR SCHUMER: Mr. President, Dr. Biden, and your whole wonderful family, I now rise to toast the Vice President of the United States and my former colleague and my friend,…
Remarks by the President, the Vice President, the First Lady and Dr. Biden at Inaugural Reception
DR. BIDEN: Good evening, everyone. Thank you so much for joining us tonight. But more than that, thank you for the kindness, friendship and support that you’ve shown us since…
Republicans unsure about Obama’s Medicaid offer, Arizona Governor Brewer accepts
Even though several Republicans have rejected Obama’s Medicaid offer, Arizona Governor, Jan Brewer, has actually surprised a few by accepting Obama’s Medicaid plans for expansion as a part of his…
Statement by the President on the Terrorist Attack in Algeria
Today, the thoughts and prayers of the American people are with the families of all those who were killed and injured in the terrorist attack in Algeria. The blame for…
Weekly Address: Now Is The Time to Take Action Against Gun Violence
Hi, everybody. This week, I announced a series of concrete steps we should take to protect our children and our communities from gun violence. These proposals grew out of meetings…