Obama Interviewed By The New York Times, Talks About The Economy
President Obama sat with Michael Shear and Jackie Chalmers for a rare interview that covered topics such as the economy, the President’s ongoing issues with Congress as well as the…
Statement by the President on the Confirmation of James Comey as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
I applaud the overwhelming, bipartisan majority of Senators who today confirmed Jim Comey to be the next director of the FBI. Jim is a natural leader of unquestioned integrity. In…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Baltic Leaders
President Obama looks forward to welcoming President Toomas Hendrik Ilves of Estonia, President Dalia Grybauskaite of Lithuania, and President Andris Berzins of Latvia to the White House on Friday, August…
Statement by the President on the Resumption of Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations
I am pleased that Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Abbas have accepted Secretary Kerry’s invitation to formally resume direct final status negotiations and have sent senior negotiating teams to Washington…
Fixing Our Broken Immigration System: The Economic Benefits to Agriculture and Rural Communities
New Report Released by the White House “So if we’re truly committed to strengthening our middle class and providing more ladders of opportunity to those who are willing to work…
Notice — Regarding the Continuation of the National Emergency with respect to Lebanon
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO LEBANON On August 1, 2007, by Executive Order 13441, the President declared a national…
Letter — Regarding the Continuation of the National Emergency with respect to Lebanon
TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE July 29, 2013 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:)…
Statement by the President on the Confirmation of James Comey as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
I applaud the overwhelming, bipartisan majority of Senators who today confirmed Jim Comey to be the next director of the FBI. Jim is a natural leader of unquestioned integrity. In…
Remarks by the President Honoring the San Francisco Giants
The South Lawn 2:11 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, everybody please have a seat. Welcome to the White House on this beautiful afternoon. And congratulations to the San Francisco Giants…
Statement by the President on Former Congresswoman and Ambassador Lindy Boggs
Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to the family and loved ones of Lindy Boggs. Her legacy as a champion of women’s and civil rights over her nine…