Statement by the President
WASHINGTON, DC – After more than four years working for the Administration, Gene B. Sperling, Director of the National Economic Council and Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, will…
Statement by the Press Secretary the President’s Travel to Asia
The President will travel to Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia and the Philippines from October 6 – 12 as part of his ongoing commitment to increase U.S. political, economic and security engagement…
Remarks by the President Before Meeting with Cabinet Members
Cabinet Room 11:17 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, obviously we’re missing a few members of our Cabinet here today. In particular, John Kerry is overseas meeting on a topic that…
Remarks by the First Lady at the “Drink Up” Campaign Launch
Watertown High School Watertown, Wisconsin 2:43 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, everyone. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Oh, what a warm welcome. Thank you. And thank you, guys. Rest…
Remarks by the First Lady at the “Drink Up” Festival
Watertown High School Watertown, Wisconsin 3:16 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Oh, my God — you guys look amazing. (Applause.) Go Goslings! (Applause.) Let me just tell you I feel so…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Cynthia H. Akuetteh – Ambassador to the Gabonese Republic and the Democratic…
Readout of the President’s Calls with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Prime Minister-Elect Tony Abbott of Australia
The President called Prime Minister-elect Tony Abbott last night to congratulate him and the Opposition Coalition for his success in the Australia federal election on September 7. The President and…
First Lady Michelle Obama to Ask Everyone to “drink Up” with More Water
Mrs. Obama will join the Partnership for a Healthier America and more than a dozen organizations to announce new effort to promote drinking more water Washington, DC – Today, First…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Prime Minister Letta of Italy
On Wednesday, October 16, President Obama will welcome the President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic Enrico Letta to the White House. The visit will highlight the…
Update on the Vice President’s Travel to Panama and Mexico
On Monday, Vice President Biden will travel to Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia, to highlight the importance of infrastructure investments in America’s ports to growing our economy. Later in…