WEEKLY ADDRESS: The Affordable Care Act is Here to Stay
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President called the Supreme Court’s decision on the Affordable Care Act a victory for hardworking Americans across the country, whose lives are…
Statement by the Vice President on the Supreme Court Decision in Obergefell v. Hodges
All marriages, at their root, are about love. Today, the Supreme Court affirmed that simple proposition—supported by a majority of Americans and a majority of our states—by recognizing that men…
President Obama Signs Arkansas Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Arkansas and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by…
Statement by the President on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Today, we mark the anniversary of the United Nations Convention Against Torture, a document that affirms the inherent dignity of all members of the human family. The United States helped…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Attacks in France, Kuwait, and Tunisia
The United States condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in France, Kuwait, and Tunisia today. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of these heinous attacks, their…
Statement by the President on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Today, we mark the anniversary of the United Nations Convention Against Torture, a document that affirms the inherent dignity of all members of the human family. The United States helped…
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: Mark Cohen – Member, Merit Systems Protection Board, and upon appointment…
Remarks by the President on the Supreme Court Decision on Marriage Equality
Rose Garden 11:14 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Our nation was founded on a bedrock principle that we are all created equal. The project of each generation is to…
Remarks by the Vice President to the Truman National Security Project and Center for National Policy
Washington Marriott at Metro Center Washington, D.C. 6:49 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Now, there was a beautiful woman standing in front of me — so,…
Remarks by the President in Eulogy for the Honorable Reverend Clementa Pinckney
College of Charleston Charleston, South Carolina 2:49 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Giving all praise and honor to God. (Applause.) The Bible calls us to hope. To persevere, and have faith…