Remarks by the President at the AmeriCorps 20th Anniversary Event
South Lawn 11:48 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you. Everybody, have a seat. Have a seat. Welcome to the White House. Give Ivan a big…
Remarks by the President at a DSCC Event
Private Residence Baltimore, Maryland 5:15 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody, have a seat. Well, to Howard and the whole family, thank you so much for opening your gorgeous…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Charlotte Burrows – Commissioner, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Isobel Coleman –…
President Obama Signs Hawaii Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Hawaii and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Tropical…
Dr. Jill Biden Arrives in London, United Kingdom
Leading a Presidential Delegation, Dr. Jill Biden has arrived in London, United Kingdom, to join athletes representing the United States at the Invictus Games, an international sporting event for wounded,…
Statement by the Vice President on the Passing of Former Northern Ireland First Minister Reverend Dr. Ian Paisley
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Reverend Dr. Ian Paisley. Dr. Paisley was a man who cared deeply about his faith, his family, and his community.…
Remarks by the President at 9/11 Memorial
The Pentagon 9:45 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good morning. Scripture tells us, “We count as blessed those who have persevered.” Secretary Hagel, General Dempsey, members of our Armed Forces, and,…
Statement by the President on New Sanctions Related to Russia
Today, we join the European Union in announcing that we will intensify our coordinated sanctions on Russia in response to its illegal actions in Ukraine. I have said from the…
President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Attend the Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Invictus Games
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to attend the Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Invictus…
President Obama Signs Guam Disaster Declaration
On September 10, the President declared a major disaster exists in the Territory of Guam and ordered federal aid to supplement territory and local recovery efforts in the area affected…