Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 325
On Monday, February 04, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 325, the “No Budget, No Pay Act of 2013,” which temporarily suspends the public debt limit until May 18,…
Remarks by the President on Preventing Gun Violence in Minneapolis, MN
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. Please have a seat. Have a seat. Well, it is good to be back in Minnesota. (Applause.) It is good to be back. Although I was…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
Vice President Joe Biden met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Munich today, on the margins of the Munich Security Conference. The Vice President emphasized the importance of the…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meetings with United Nations and Arab League Joint Special Representative Lakhdar Brahimi and Syrian Opposition Coalition President Moaz al-Khatib
Vice President Biden met with United Nations and Arab League Joint Special Representative (JSR) Lakhdar Brahimi today in Munich, Germany, on the margins of the Munich Security Conference. The Vice…
Daily Guidance for the Vice President and DR. Jill Biden. Sunday, February 3, 2013
In the morning, the Vice President and Dr. Biden will visit Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany. This visit will be closed press. Later, the Vice President and Dr.…
Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden to the Munich Security Conference. Hotel Bayerischer Hof Munich, Germany
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, Wolfgang, let me begin by saying thank you and our expectations are very high as well. (Laughter.) The good news is we’re not going anywhere. The…
Statement from the President on Secretary Steven Chu
I want to thank Secretary Chu for his dedicated service on behalf of the American people. As a Nobel Prize winning scientist, Steve brought to the Energy Department a unique…
Statement from the President on the passing of Ed Koch
Ed Koch was an extraordinary Mayor, irrepressible character, and quintessential New Yorker. He took office at a time when New York was in fiscal crisis, and helped his city achieve…
Statement from the Press Secretary on the explosion in Mexico City
We offer our condolences to the Mexican people, particularly those who lost family and loved ones in yesterday’s explosion in Mexico City. We will stand with the people of Mexico…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: • Janet L. LaBreck – Commissioner, Rehabilitation Services Administration, Department…