Statement by the President on the Occasion of Eid al-Fitr
Michelle and I send our warmest greetings to Muslims celebrating Eid al-Fitr here in the United States and around the world. During the past month, Muslims have honored their faith…
Readout of President Obama’s Call with Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey
President Obama spoke by phone today from California with Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey, at the Prime Minister’s request, about developments in Syria and Egypt. The President and Prime Minister…
Readout of the President’s Call with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta
President Obama called President Kenyatta today to offer United States support following a major fire at Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The President also commemorated this day, the 15th anniversary…
Remarks by the President in Q and A with Spencer Rascoff, CEO of Zillow
Hilton Woodland Hills Los Angeles, California 10:01 A.M. PDT MR. RASCOFF: Welcome, and thank you for joining us today. Zillow is honored to host this unprecedented event and connect homeowners,…
Remarks by the President at Camp Pendleton, CA
Hangar 6 West Camp Pendleton, California 12:45 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Marines! (Oorah!) Hello, Camp Pendleton! (Oorah!) It is great to be here, at the home of the 1st…
Interview of the President by Jay Leno, The Tonight Show
NBC Studios Burbank, California 4:34 P.M. PDT Q Welcome the President of the United States — Barack Obama. (Applause.) Welcome back, sir. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. It’s good to be…
Statement by the President on the 15th Anniversary of the Embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania
Today marks the 15th anniversary of al-Qaeda’s terrorist attacks against the U.S. Embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, which killed innocent Americans and Africans. On this day,…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Travel to Russia
Following a careful review begun in July, we have reached the conclusion that there is not enough recent progress in our bilateral agenda with Russia to hold a U.S.-Russia Summit…
Press Gaggle by the Press Secretary and Sec. Shaun Donovan, 08/06/2013
PRESS GAGGLE BY PRESS SECRETARY JAY CARNEY AND SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT SHAUN DONOVAN Aboard Air Force One En Route Phoenix, Arizona 11:52 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Welcome…
Remarks by the President on Responsible Homeownership
Desert Vista High School Phoenix, Arizona 1:00 P.M. MST THE PRESIDENT: Hey! Hello, Phoenix! (Applause.) Hello, Arizona! (Applause.) It is — AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you, Obama! THE PRESIDENT: I…