Statement by the President on Veterans Health Care
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 10:58 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. I just met with Secretary Shinseki and Rob Nabors, who I’ve temporarily assigned to work with…
Letter from the President –War Powers Notification on Chad
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Approximately 80 U.S. Armed Forces personnel have deployed to Chad as part of the U.S. efforts to locate and support the safe return of…
President Obama Designates Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
WASHINGTON, DC — As part of his commitment to make 2014 a year of action using his pen and phone, President Obama will sign a proclamation today to establish the…
President Obama Nominates Three to Serve on the U.S. Court of Federal Claims
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Armando Omar Bonilla, Patricia M. McCarthy, and Judge Jeri Kaylene Somers to serve on the United States Court of Federal Claims. “Throughout their…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Armando Ormar Bonilla, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen…
Readout of the President’s Call with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan
President Obama spoke with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan today. They discussed the situation in Syria and its impact on neighboring countries, including Jordan. The two leaders reaffirmed…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Adam Smith Amendment
The President applauds Ranking Member Adam Smith for his continued stalwart leadership in standing up for our values and national security by advancing the cause of closing the detention facility…
Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden to Joint United States and Romanian Participants in Carpathian Spring Military Exercise
Otopeni Military Airbase Bucharest, Romania 3:31 P.M. (Local) THE VICE PRESIDENT: Let me begin by saying, Mr. Minister, thank you, and it’s very hot in here. I was supposed to…
Remarks by the President at Meeting with Business Leaders
Roosevelt Room 11:05 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: For the press, I just want to point out these are some outstanding companies, all of whom are investing in the United States,…
Remarks by the First Lady and the President at Turnaround Arts Talent Show
East Room 3:00 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Yay! (Applause.) Yes! We’re going to have a show! (Applause.) Thank you all so much. Rest yourselves. I am beyond thrilled to welcome…