Remarks by the President at White House Student Film Festival
THE PRESIDENT: Hello. My name is Shelly Ortiz — oh, wrong page. (Laughter.) I was just teasing. I knew I wasn’t Shelly Ortiz. (Laughter.) Everybody give Shelly a big round…
Remarks by the President at DNC Winter Meeting
Capital Hilton Washington, D.C. 5:36 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Democrats! (Applause.) Are you fired up? AUDIENCE: Ready to go! THE PRESIDENT: You better be ready to go. All right,…
Notice — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Zimbabwe
CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO ZIMBABWE On March 6, 2003, by Executive Order 13288, the President declared a national emergency and blocked the property of certain persons,…
Message — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Zimbabwe
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days…
Statement by the President on Ukraine
THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Over the last several days, the United States has been responding to events as they unfold in Ukraine. Throughout this crisis, we have been very…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk
Vice President Biden spoke with Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk earlier today to reaffirm the United States’ strong support for the new government and our commitment to the sovereignty, territorial…
Remarks by the First Lady on a Nutrition Facts Label Announcement
MRS. OBAMA: Good morning, everyone. It’s great to have you all here. Let me start by thanking Shanese for that very kind introduction and for her wonderful remarks. Let me…
Remarks by the First Lady at Let’s Move! Child Care Event
La Petite Academy Bowie, Maryland 2:26 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: I came out here to take a picture with all of you — but because this daycare center that you…
Remarks by the President on “My Brother’s Keeper” Initiative
East Room 3:43 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Everybody, please have a seat. Well, good afternoon, everybody. AUDIENCE: Good afternoon. THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to the White House. And thank…
The White House and FDA Announce Proposed Updates to Nutrition Facts Label
First Lady Michelle Obama and FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg announce proposed updates to the Nutrition Facts label as part of an effort to help families make healthier choices Washington, DC…