Opening and Closing Remarks by the President to the Council on Jobs and Competitiveness
State Dining Room 11:13 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Please, have a seat, everybody. For those of you who I have not seen since before the break, Happy New Year. I…
President Obama Announces Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget Jeffrey Zients
WASHINGTON, DC – Today the White House announced that current Deputy Director for Management and Chief Performance Officer Jeffrey Zients will serve as the Acting Director of the Office of…
Remarks by President Obama and His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan
Oval Office 3:07 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon, everybody. It is a great pleasure for me to once again welcome His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan, as well as…
President Obama Meets with President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness at the White House
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama convened a meeting at the White House with the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness to discuss initiatives and policies to strengthen the economy,…
Remarks by the President and First Lady Honoring the 2011 World Champion St. Louis Cardinals East Room
3:33 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Please be seated. Hello, everyone. AUDIENCE: Happy birthday! MRS. OBAMA: Oh, thank you! THE PRESIDENT: It’s her birthday! MRS. OBAMA: It’s my birthday. THE PRESIDENT:…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of President Saakashvili of Georgia
President Obama will host President Mikheil Saakashvili of Georgia for a meeting in the Oval Office on Monday, January 30th. This year marks the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations between…
Statement from NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on Violence in South Sudan
The United States continues to be deeply disturbed by the recent interethnic clashes in Jonglei State in the Republic of South Sudan that are causing tremendous human suffering, displacement, and…
Remarks by the President at a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Service Event
Browne Education Campus Washington, D.C. 9:57 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, good morning, everybody! AUDIENCE: Good morning! THE PRESIDENT: Oh, this looks like an outstanding group, I can already tell.…
President Obama, Cabinet Secretaries, and Senior Administration Officials Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service by Participating in Community Service Projects and Events Throughout the Country
WASHINGTON, DC – To honor the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service and Dr. King’s life and legacy, the President and Mrs. Obama, the Vice President and…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Helping American Businesses Succeed
WASHINGTON, DC— In his weekly address, President Obama told the American people about companies that are “insourcing” – choosing to bring jobs back and make additional investments in the United…