Statement by the Press Secretary
This evening, the President telephoned Virginia Governor-elect Terry McAuliffe, New York Mayor-elect Bill De Blasio and Boston Mayor-elect Martin Walsh. He congratulated each of them on their election victories and…
Remarks by the President Honoring the 2013 Stanley Cup Champions Chicago Blackhawks
East Room 2:15 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Please, everybody, have a seat. (Applause.) It is my pleasure to welcome back the Chicago Blackhawks to the White House. (Applause.) We have…
Remarks by the President to ACA Coalition Partners and Supporters
St. Regis Hotel Washington, D.C. 5:58 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Hey! (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Have a seat. Have a seat. Hey! (Applause.) It is good to…
Remarks by the President at OFA Event
St. Regis Hotel Washington, D.C. 7:06 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody! Thank you. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. Everybody have a seat, have a seat. Jim…
Vice President Biden to Travel to Japan, China, and the Republic of Korea
The Vice President will travel to Japan, China, and the Republic of Korea the first week of December. In Tokyo, he will meet with key leaders to discuss a broad…
Readout of the President’s Call to Red Sox Manager John Farrell
This afternoon, President Obama spoke to Red Sox Manager John Farrell to congratulate him and the Boston Red Sox on their eighth World Championship. The President noted the great job…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Meeting with Guantanamo Special Envoys
Today, President Obama met with Clifford Sloan, the State Department’s Special Envoy for Guantanamo Closure, and with Paul Lewis, the Defense Department’s Special Envoy for Guantanamo Closure. The President thanked…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Senate’s Successful Procedural Vote on the Employment Non‑Discrimination Act of 2013
The President welcomes the Senate’s bipartisan first step towards final passage of S. 815, the Employment Non‑Discrimination Act of 2013. He has long supported an inclusive ENDA, which would establish…
Statement by the Vice President on Iraq’s Progress Toward 2014 Elections
The United States welcomes the passage of legislation today by the Council of Representatives (COR) to govern Iraq’s parliamentary elections. These elections have now been set for April 30, 2014,…
Remarks by the President at Rally for Terry McAuliffe for Governor
Washington-Lee High School Arlington, Virginia 2:28 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Washington-Lee! (Applause.) Hello, Virginia! (Applause.) How are you doing? (Applause.) Are you fired up? (Applause.) Are you ready to…