Remarks by the President at Milwaukee Laborfest
Henry Maier Festival Park Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1:49 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Milwaukee! (Applause.) Thank you! Oh, it’s good to be back in Milwaukee. Give Chris a big round of…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the President’s Authorization of Operations in Iraq
Today, consistent with the War Powers Resolution (WPR), the President transmitted to the Congress a report notifying the Congress that he had authorized U.S. Armed Forces to conduct targeted airstrikes…
Letter from the President — War Powers Resolution Regarding Iraq
TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE September 1, 2014 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Masoud Barzani
This morning, Vice President Joe Biden spoke with Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Masoud Barzani. The Vice President and President Barzani discussed the humanitarian assistance and military strikes that the U.S.…
Weekly Address: This Labor Day, Let’s Talk About the Minimum Wage
WASHINGTON, DC —In this week’s address, the President wished Americans a Happy Labor Day weekend, highlighted the important economic progress we’ve made, and reaffirmed his commitment to accelerate our progress…
Readout of the President’s Phone Call with Prime Minister Harper of Canada
The President spoke to Canadian Prime Minister Harper today to discuss the upcoming NATO Summit and the situation in Iraq. Both leaders agreed on the importance of ensuring Alliance unity…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Election of a New European Council President and High Representative
The President congratulates Prime Minister Donald Tusk of Poland on his election as President of the European Council, and Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini of Italy on being chosen as High…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on European Council Meeting
We welcome the European Council’s consensus today to show strong support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and to prepare further sanctions for consideration in coming days. We are working…
Remarks by the President at a DNC Event — Purchase, New York
Private Residence Purchase, New York 4:49 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. How is everybody doing? (Applause.) I just want to begin by saying thank you to the Wolf…
Remarks by the President at a DCCC Event — Newport, Rhode Island
Private Residence Newport, Rhode Island 7:58 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Thank you. Please, please, everybody sit down. Well, it is wonderful to see everybody in this…