Statement by the President on Iraq
South Lawn 12:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. I wanted to take some time to give you a quick update about the situation in Iraq. Yesterday, I convened…
President Obama to Host First-Ever White House Maker Faire
WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, June 18, President Obama will host the first ever White House Maker Faire and meet with students, entrepreneurs and everyday citizens who are using new…
President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate Five to Serve on the United States District Courts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate Wendy Beetlestone, Victor Allen Bolden, Mark A. Kearney, Joseph F. Leeson, Jr., and Gerald J. Pappert to serve on…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Erica J. Barks Ruggles – Ambassador to the Republic of Rwanda,…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Erica J. Barks Ruggles – Ambassador to the Republic of Rwanda,…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan
The Vice President spoke today with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to follow up on their June 11 conversation. The Vice President and Prime Minister discussed the danger to…
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Abbott of Australia After Bilateral Meeting
Oval Office 12:16 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it’s wonderful to have an opportunity to visit with Prime Minister Abbott. We had a chance to meet when I had the…
Remarks by the President Honoring WNBA Champions the Minnesota Lynx
East Room 2:10 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. (Applause.) Please, have a seat. Welcome to the White House. And give it up for our special guests, the 2013 WNBA…
Remarks by the First Lady Before White House Garden Harvest Event
State Dining Room 3:37 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Hey, guys. (Applause.) Well, it’s good to have you here. I want to find out, first of all, how many kids were…
Letter from the President — War Powers Resolution
TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE June 12, 2014 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear…