Statement by the President and Attorney General Eric Holder
State Dining Room 4:30 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. Please have a seat. Bobby Kennedy once said, “On this generation of Americans falls the full burden of proving to…
Remarks by President Obama at U.N. Meeting on Ebola
United Nations Building New York City, New York 11:15 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Mr. Secretary-General, thank you for bringing us together today to address an urgent threat to the people…
President Obama Signs Michigan Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Michigan and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by…
Readout of the President’s Call with President Erdogan of Turkey
The President spoke briefly today with President Erdogan from Air Force One to discuss our work together to counter the threat posed by ISIL in Iraq and Syria, including steps…
Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi
Vice President Biden met today with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi. They discussed political, diplomatic, and security developments in Iraq. The Prime Minister discussed his government’s national program and commitment…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Jill Appell – Member, Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations…
Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting with President Erdogan of Turkey
Vice President Biden met today with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan about bilateral relations and the threat posed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL). The Vice President…
Obama promises the destruction of terrorists in Syria and Iraq, will not send troops to war
Obama has clearly stated that terrorists in both Syria and Iraq will be destroyed but only this time, it will be with the help of other nations as well. Moreover,…
Remarks As Prepared for Delivery by President Barack Obama, Address to the United Nations General Assembly
September 24, 2014 New York City, NY Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, fellow delegates, ladies and gentlemen: we come together at a crossroads between war and peace; between disorder and…
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Dr. Jill Biden at the Institute for Career Development’s 2014 National Conference
Hi, everyone. It is wonderful to be here with you in New Orleans. Thank you Pete for that kind introduction, and it is great to see you again. As Pete…