Category: Speeches

National Association of Social Workers urges 650,000 professional social workers to gain education and training on mental and behavioral health, health, economic, and social challenges facing nation’s veterans and military…

We condemn the arrest of nearly 50 pro-democracy activists by the Cuban government during funeral ceremonies for Oswaldo Paya this week. Some of those arrested were reportedly beaten at the…

National Security Advisor Tom Donilon held constructive, detailed, and wide ranging discussions with senior Chinese officials during his visit to Beijing July 23-25. Mr. Donilon met with President Hu Jintao,…

John Brennan, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, visited Israel on July 25 to consult with senior Israeli officials about a range of shared security concerns, including…

NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Ranee Ramaswamy, of Minnesota, to be a Member of the National Council on the Arts for a term expiring September 3, 2018, vice Miguel Campaneria,…

With the Senate’s vote, the House Republicans are now the only people left in Washington holding hostage the middle-class tax cuts for 98% of Americans and nearly every small business…

Westerville Central High School Columbus, Ohio 12:28 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Well, you know what? Thank you right back. Thank you so much. (Applause.) I am thrilled — AUDIENCE MEMBER:…

Dayton Convention Center Dayton, Ohio 3:50 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Oh, wow! Look at you all! This is great! (Applause.) We’re proud of you girls. Girls Rock! Keep it up.…

Fox Theatre Oakland, California 7:55 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Oakland! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, Oakland! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Thank you.…

Oregon Convention Center Portland, Oregon 4:00 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Portland! (Applause.) Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Well, it is — it is great to…