Statement by the President on the Presidential Election in Israel
The people of the United States join me in offering Reuven Rivlin congratulations on his election as the next President of the State of Israel. Over more than six decades,…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with Nurses on Commonsense Immigration Reform
This morning in the Oval Office, the President met with nurses from across the country to discuss commonsense immigration reform. The President underscored his commitment to passing commonsense immigration reform…
Presidential Nominations and Withdrawal sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Jane D. Hartley, of New York, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the French Republic. Cary Douglas Pugh,…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with Western Governors on Wildfire Preparedness
Today, as part of the Western Governors Association annual meeting, President Obama met with a bipartisan group of western Governors via video-teleconference to discuss wildfire season and associated preparedness efforts.…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 724, H.R. 1036, H.R. 1228, H.R. 1451, H.R. 2391, H.R. 2939, H.R. 3060, H.R. 3658, H.R. 4032, H.R. 4488, S. 611
On Monday, June 9, 2014, the President signed into law: H.R. 724, which removes the requirement that auto dealers provide a purchaser of a new light-duty motor vehicle a written…
Remarks by the President Honoring NCAA Champions the University of Connecticut Huskies
East Room 4:24 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Everybody, have a seat, have a seat. I’ve just got a few things to say here. Welcome to the…
Remarks by the President on Opportunity for All: Making College More Affordable
1:51 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Everybody have a seat. Welcome to the White House. And I want to thank Andy for the terrific introduction. And this is commencement…
Weekly Address: Supporting America’s Students
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, President Obama underscored the importance of helping to lift the burden of crushing student loan debt faced by too many Americans and highlighted…
Remarks by the First Lady at Memorial Service for Dr. Maya Angelou
Wait Chapel at Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, North Carolina 11:42 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you so much. (Applause.) My heart is so full. My heart is so full. Bebe…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Jane D. Hartley – Ambassador to the French Republic, Department…