Category: Speeches

WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama announced today his intent to nominate Tamara W. Ashford as Judge to the United States Tax Court. “Tamara has demonstrated unwavering integrity and a firm…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Leslie R. Caldwell – Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, Department…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Cynthia H. Akuetteh, of the District of Columbia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary…

State Dining Room 10:56 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Good morning, everyone. AUDIENCE: Good morning. MRS. OBAMA: And buenos dias. AUDIENCE: Buenos dias. MRS. OBAMA: That’s about all I got. (Laughter.)…

South Court 12:31 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Please have a seat. Before I begin, let me say a few words about the tragedy that’s unfolding not far…

Mrs. Obama will call on stakeholders to leverage the power of marketing to promote healthy products and decrease the marketing of unhealthy products to kids The White House * September…

September 16, 2013 Presidential Determination No. 2013-15 MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Provision of Defense Articles and Services to Vetted Members of the Syrian Opposition for Use in…

Today, the President signed a Presidential Determination exercising his authority to waive certain restrictions under the Arms Export Control Act. This action will allow the U.S. Government to provide or…

On October 15, 2013, President Barack Obama will award William Swenson, a former active duty Army Captain, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Captain Swenson will receive the Medal…

We welcome the report made public today by the United Nations mission established by Secretary-General Ban to investigate allegations of chemical weapons use in Syria. The U.N. report adds even…