Category: 2013

This evening, the President and First Lady will host a dinner to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Presidential Medal of Freedom as established by President Kennedy. This event will…

Today, the Vice President hosted a meeting at the White House with a group of Democratic Senators to discuss Iran. The Vice President was joined by members of his national…

Today, the President met with representatives from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) to discuss the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and other insurance-related issues. The President reiterated…

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C. 3:28 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Everybody, please have a seat. Thank you. Well, it is wonderful to be here, and…

Panama Canal, Panama 4:15 P.M. EST VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN: Mr. President, distinguished guests, and to the 9,500 workers who are expanding this Canal, on behalf of the United States of…

Presidential Palace Panama City, Panama 11:42 A.M. EST PRESIDENT MARTINELLI: (As interpreted.) Thank you very much. First of all, I would like to welcome Vice President Joseph Biden and his…

Good afternoon—thank you so much, Andrew . It’s always a good rule of thumb to have a friend introduce you, and Andrew and I go back a long way. We’re…

Today, the President hosted a meeting at the White House with chairmen, ranking members, and other members of the Senate Banking Committee, Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senate Armed Services Committees,…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Linda Thomas-Greenfield, an Assistant Secretary of State (African Affairs), to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation for the…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: · Stephanie Cutter – Member, President’s Committee on the Arts and the…