BRAIN Initiative
“If we want to make the best products, we also have to invest in the best ideas… Every dollar we invested to map the human genome returned $140 to our…
Remarks by the President on the BRAIN Initiative and American Innovation
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Please have a seat. Well, first of all, let me thank Dr. Collins not just for the introduction but for…
Remarks by the First Lady at “42” Film Workshop
MRS. OBAMA: Well, hello! How’s everybody doing? AUDIENCE: Good. MRS. OBAMA: Welcome to the White House. (Laughter.) It’s nice. Let’s do this. (Applause.) I know sometimes it’s hard to know…
U.S. – Mexico Partnership
In his meeting earlier today with President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico, President Obama underscored the strategic nature of the bilateral relationship, and the two leaders discussed the broad range…
President Obama To Nominate Brian Deese to Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Brian Deese – Deputy Director, Office of Management and Budget…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Janine Davidson – Member, National Commission on the Structure of the…
Remarks by the President and First Lady at the 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll
THE PRESIDENT: This is Jessica Sanchez, everybody! Give her a big round of applause. (Applause.) Kid President — give Kid President a big round of applause. (Applause.) The Easter Bunny…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Presidential Election in Kenya
On behalf of the President and the people of the United States, we congratulate Uhuru Kenyatta on his election as president of Kenya. We also congratulate the people of Kenya…
The “Rebuild America Partnership”: The President’s Plan to Encourage Private Investment in America’s Infrastructure
Investing in infrastructure not only makes our roads, bridges, and ports safer and gives our businesses and workers the tools to compete successfully in the global economy, it also creates…
Complete 2013 Easter Egg Roll Program and Talent Line-up
This week’s final announcement details the program, activities, and talent line-up for the 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll, a tradition in its 135th year and the largest annual public…