Presidential Nomination Sent to the Senate
NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Robert Alan McDonald, of Ohio, to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs, vice Eric K. Shinseki, resigned.
Readout of the President’s Call with President Hollande of France
The President spoke today with President Hollande of France to consult about the situation in eastern Ukraine. The leaders agreed that their preference remains a bilateral ceasefire, fully supported by…
Dr. Jill Biden Arrives in Sierra Leone
Dr. Jill Biden has arrived in Freetown, Sierra Leone, her final stop on a three-country visit to Africa. In Sierra Leone, Dr. Biden will highlight how her trip to Africa…
Remarks by the President at Fourth of July Celebration
South Lawn 5:56 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Happy Fourth of July! Welcome to the White House! AUDIENCE MEMBER: Thank you! MRS. OBAMA: You’re welcome! THE PRESIDENT: No,…
Weekly Address: Celebrating Independence Day
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, President Obama commemorated Independence Day by noticing the contributions and sacrifices from individuals throughout the history of this country – from our Founding…
Remarks by the President at Naturalization Ceremony for Servicemembers and Military Spouses
East Room 11:24 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Please be seated. Good morning and welcome to the White House. And Happy Fourth of July! (Applause.) Deputy Secretary Mayorkas,…
Remarks by the President on the Economy
1776 Washington, D.C. 11:57 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: So we’re going into the 4th of July weekend and what more appropriate place to be than 1776. (Applause.) This is an…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko
Vice President Biden spoke with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko today to discuss the latest situation in eastern Ukraine and diplomatic efforts to pursue a sustainable ceasefire that would be respected…
Dr. Jill Biden Arrives in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Dr. Jill Biden has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), her second stop on a three-country visit to Africa. Dr. Biden’s trip to the DRC is an opportunity…
Readout of the President’s Call with Chancellor Merkel of Germany
The President spoke today with Chancellor Merkel of Germany to consult about the situation in eastern Ukraine. The leaders expressed their support for diplomatic efforts to pursue a sustainable ceasefire…