President Obama to Host Healthy Kids & Safe Sports Concussion Summit
WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday, May 29, President Obama will host a Healthy Kids & Safe Sports Concussion Summit at the White House, where he will be joined by young…
Remarks by the President Before ISAF Meeting — Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan
Joint Operating Center Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan 9:25 P.M. AFT THE PRESIDENT: I just want to take a few minutes to say thank you to all of you. The main…
Remarks by the President On Memorial Day — Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia 11:38 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Please be seated. Thank you, Secretary Hagel, for your introduction and for your…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the New Indian Government
Statement by the Press Secretary on the New Indian Government President Obama congratulates Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and the new Indian government on their swearing-in today. As the…
Remarks by the President to the Troops at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan
Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Bagram! (Applause.) Well, I know it’s a little late, but I was in the neighborhood and thought I’d stop by. (Applause.) First of…
Statement by the President on Elections in Ukraine
On behalf of all Americans, I congratulate the people of Ukraine for making their voices heard by voting in their presidential election today. Despite provocations and violence, millions of Ukrainians…
Weekly Address: Paying Tribute to our Fallen Heroes this Memorial Day
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama commemorated Memorial Day by honoring the brave men and women in uniform who have given their lives in service to our country.…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 862
On Saturday, May 24, 2014, the President signed into law: H.R. 862, which authorizes the Department of Agriculture to convey by quitclaim deed approximately 2.67 acres of Federal land located…
Remarks by the President at Nomination of Shaun Donovan as OMB Director and Mayor Julián Castro as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
State Dining Room 3:43 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Please, have a seat. Have a seat. When I took office, businesses were shedding 800,000 jobs…
Remarks by the President at DSCC Dinner — Chicago, IL
Private Residence Chicago, Illinois 8:17 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: First of all, to Fred and Dan, I’m so grateful for you guys hosting us here today. I’m trying to remember…