Statement by the Press Secretary on Taiwan’s Elections
We congratulate Ma Ying-jeou on his reelection and the people of Taiwan on the successful conduct of their presidential and legislative elections. Through the hard work of its people and…
Statement by the President on the Release of Burmese Political Prisoners
President Thein Sein’s decision to release hundreds of prisoners of conscience is a substantial step forward for democratic reform. Two months ago, I spoke with Aung San Suu Kyi and…
Government Reorganization Fact Sheet
Looking to make our government leaner, smarter and more consumer-friendly, the President will call on Congress to reinstate the authority that past Presidents had, over decades, to reorganize the government.…
Remarks by the President on Government Reform
East Room THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Please have a seat. Welcome to the White House. I see all sorts of small business people here, and I am thrilled to…
President Obama Announces proposal to reform, reorganize and consolidate Government
PLAN WILL MAKE GOVERNMENT LEANER, SMARTER AND MORE CONSUMER-FRIENDLY WASHINGTON, DC – As a follow up to last year’s State of the Union, today, President Obama called on Congress to…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey
President Obama and Prime Minister Erdogan spoke by telephone today about issues related to democracy, security and development in the Middle East and North Africa region; this was their first…
Remarks by the First Lady at iCarly Screening Event in Alexandria, VA
Hayfield Secondary School Alexandria, Virginia 11:58 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Oh, wasn’t that exciting? (Applause.) You know what, I had so much fun taping that episode with the iCarly cast.…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel
Today, as a part of their regular communication and cooperation on bilateral and regional issues, President Obama spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel. They reviewed the recent meetings between…
Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate Regarding the Debt Limit
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Pursuant to section 3101A(a)(2)(A) of title 31, United States Code, I hereby certify that the debt subject to limit is within $100,000,000,000 of the…
President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Guatemala to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Otto Perez Molina
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Guatemala to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Otto Perez Molina on January 14, 2012.…