Statement by the President on Afghanistan
Roosevelt Room 11:04 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Last December — more than 13 years after our nation was attacked by al Qaeda on 9/11 — America’s combat mission…
Remarks by the President at Hispanic Heritage Month Reception
East Room 4:45 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Buenas tardes. (Applause.) Bienvenidos a la Casa Blanca! (Applause.) Everybody, please give Diane a big round of applause for sharing your inspiring story…
President Obama to Award the Medal of Honor
WASHINGTON, DC – On November 12, 2015, President Barack Obama will award Captain Florent A. Groberg, U.S. Army (Ret), the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Captain Groberg will receive…
Statement by the President on the Retirement of Commissioner Charles Ramsey
I want to offer my heartfelt gratitude to Commissioner Charles “Chuck” Ramsey for his nearly five decades of leadership and service with some of this nation’s largest law enforcement agencies.…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on the Visit of Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes to Laos and Burma
Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes will travel to Laos October 16-18 and to Burma October 18-20. In Laos, Mr. Rhodes will meet with senior government officials in Vientiane, where…
Remarks by the First Lady at a “Celebration of Song: In Performance at the White House” Workshop
East Room 11:17 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: What’s going on? Just hanging out at the White House, huh? (Laughter.) Did you make it in okay? AUDIENCE: Yes. MRS. OBAMA: Security…
Remarks by the President at In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of American Creativity
East Room 7:47 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, good evening, everybody. AUDIENCE: Good evening. THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to the White House. You all look very sharp. (Laughter.) Tonight, we honor…
Remarks by The First Lady at Fortune’s 50 Most Powerful Women Summit
National Portrait Gallery Washington, D.C. 6:50 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Well, good evening, everyone. It is such a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of you tonight.…
Obama Approval Ratings Climbs Above 50 Percent, Congress Ratings Remain Dismal
In a new poll, President Obama’s approval ratings has climbed above 50 percent for the first time in 2 years. This could prove crucial to the upcoming 2016 Presidential elections.…
Remarks by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on Climate Change and National Security at Stanford University – As Prepared for Delivery
AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice Remarks on Climate Change and National Security Stanford University Monday, October 12, 2015 Hello, Stanford! It’s great to be back.…