Remarks by the President and the Vice President on Gun Violence
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Before I begin today, let me say to the families of the innocents who were murdered 33 days ago, our heart goes out to you. And you…
Statement by the President on Enhanced State Department Rewards Program
Today I signed into law S. 2318, the Department of State Rewards Program Update and Technical Corrections Act of 2012. This legislation will enhance the ability of the U.S. Government…
Statement by the Press Secretary on S. 2318
On Tuesday, January 15, 2013, the President signed into law: S. 2318, the “Department of State Rewards Program Update and Technical Corrections Act of 2012,” which authorizes the Secretary of…
Statement by the President on Enhanced State Department Rewards Program
Today I signed into law S. 2318, the Department of State Rewards Program Update and Technical Corrections Act of 2012. This legislation will enhance the ability of the U.S. Government…
How Obama is emulating Reagan, but for the ‘moderate left’
If you must understand Obama and his role as President, it must be said that he sees himself emulating Ronald Reagan. No, it’s not Franklin Roosevelt or even Abraham Lincoln…
News Conference by the President
THE PRESIDENT: Please have a seat, everybody. Good morning. I thought it might make sense to take some questions this week, as my first term comes to an end. It’s…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Mohammed bin Nayef
Today, President Obama met with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Interior, Prince Mohammed bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, in the Oval Office. They affirmed the strong partnership between the United States…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Debt Limit
“There are only two options to deal with the debt limit: Congress can pay its bills or it can fail to act and put the nation into default. When Congressional…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Ending the War in Afghanistan and Rebuilding America
WASHINGTON, DC—Following his meeting with President Hamid Karzai, President Obama used his weekly address to update the American people on how we will end the war in Afghanistan, and how…
President Obama Signs Pennsylvania Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and ordered Federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane…