Category: Speeches

President Obama spoke this afternoon with Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands. The Prime Minister thanked the President for his visit to the Dutch Embassy in Washington earlier in the…

12:18 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. It’s great to be here. (Applause.) Please, thank you very much. Thank you, distinguished members of Congress and members of labor…

Embassy of the Netherlands Washington, D.C. 11:26 A.M. EDT Q Mr. President, do you have any message for the Dutch people? THE PRESIDENT: Obviously, we’re all heartbroken by what’s happened.…

State Dining Room 3:37 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Well, hello, everyone. (Applause.) You guys, sit. You never know how long to clap for the First Lady in her house, do…

Private Residence Seattle, Washington 5:04 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Well, first of all, everybody give Libby a big round of applause. (Applause.) Libby…

Washington, DC – The Office of the Vice President announced today that Melanie Kaye, Director of Communications to Dr. Jill Biden departed the White House. Kaye is succeeded by James…

President Obama joined National Security Advisor Rice’s meeting today with Mr. Ed Miliband, leader of the United Kingdom’s opposition Labour Party. Mr. Miliband was meeting with Ambassador Rice to discuss…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Minnesota and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Mickey D. Barnett, of New Mexico, to be a Governor of the United States Postal Service for a term expiring December 8, 2020. (Reappointment) Charles…

This afternoon, President Obama spoke with Polish President Komorowski to discuss the situation in Ukraine and the upcoming NATO Summit in Wales. The two presidents exchanged views in advance of…