Statement by the Press Secretary on the Violence in Kenya
The United States condemns in the strongest terms the renewed violence in Kenya’s Tana River region, which left over 39 dead and dozens injured on Friday, including many women and…
Weekly Address: The President and First Lady Extend a Holiday Greeting and Thank our Troops for their Service
WASHINGTON, DC—In this week’s address, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, and thanked our brave troops and their families for their…
Readout of the President’s Call with President-elect Park Geun-hye of the Republic of Korea
The President spoke by telephone last evening with Park Geun-hye, the President-elect of the Republic of Korea, to extend his congratulations on her victory in Wednesday’s Presidential election in Korea.…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Ernest W. Dubester, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority for a term of five years expiring July 29, 2017.…
President Obama Honors Nation’s Top Scientists and Innovators
President Obama today named twelve eminent researchers as recipients of the National Medal of Science and eleven extraordinary inventors as recipients of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: L. Preston Bryant, Jr. – Chair, National Capital Planning Commission Mohamed A. El-Erian –…
Remarks by the President at the Funeral Service for Senator Daniel Ken Inouye
National Cathedral Washington, D.C. 11:50 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: To Irene, Ken, Jennifer, Danny’s friends and former colleagues, it is an extraordinary honor to be here with you in this…
Remarks by the President at Nomination of Senator John Kerry as Secretary of State
Roosevelt Room 1:40 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. When I took office, our nation was engaged in two wars, and al Qaeda was entrenched in their safe havens.…
Statement by the President on the Fiscal Cliff
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 5:34 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Over the last few weeks I’ve been working with leaders of both parties on a proposal…
Readout of Assistant to the President John Brennan’s Call with President Hadi of Yemen
Assistant to the President John Brennan called President Abdo Rabu Mansour Hadi of Yemen this morning to convey the United States’ support for President Hadi’s steadfast resolve to continue on…