Statement by the President on Easter Weekend
This weekend, Michelle and I join our fellow Christians here at home and around the world in marking Good Friday and celebrating Easter. These Holy Days are a time to…
Remarks by the President on Rebuilding America Partnership in Miami, Florida
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Miami! (Applause.) It is good to be back. You know, I’ve been waiting for spring. I realize I just had to come down to Miami. (Laughter.) It…
President Obama Offers Easter and Passover Greetings
Hi, everybody. For millions of Americans, this is a special and sacred time of year. This week, Jewish families gathered around the Seder table, commemorating the Exodus from Egypt and…
Statement by the President on Intention to Nominate General Philip Breedlove for U.S. European Command and SACEUR
Today I am proud to announce my intention to nominate General Philip Breedlove as the next Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) and Commander of U.S. European Command. For over three…
Statement by the President on Mayor Thomas M. Menino
Boston is the vibrant, welcoming, and world-class city it is today because of Tom Menino. For more than two decades, Mayor Menino has served the city and every one of…
Statement by President Obama on the 15th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement
As Easter approaches, we mark the 15th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement. The people of Northern Ireland and their leaders have traveled a great distance over…
Remarks by the President on Gun Safety
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Thank you, Katerina, for sharing your story. Reema was lucky to have you as a teacher, and all of us are fortunate…
Remarks by the President After Meeting with African Leaders
THE PRESIDENT: Well, it is a great pleasure to welcome four leaders from Africa, all of whom are doing extraordinary work — President Sall from Senegal, President Banda from Malawi,…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Trip to Mexico and Costa Rica
President Obama will travel to Mexico and Costa Rica May 2-4. This trip is an important opportunity to reinforce the deep cultural, familial, and economic ties that so many Americans…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the visit of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore to the White House
President Obama will welcome Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore to the White House on Tuesday, April 2. The United States and Singapore have strong economic and security ties,…