Statement by the President on the DISCLOSE Act
Two years ago, the Supreme Court ruled in Citizens United that big corporations are allowed to spend unlimited amounts of money to influence American elections. They can buy millions of…
Remarks by the First Lady at a Campaign Event
Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Pocantico Hills, New York 12:43 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Yes! (Applause.) Thanks so much. You all rest yourselves. Rest yourselves, because we want you working.…
Statement by NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on National Security Advisor Donilon’s Travel to Israel
National Security Advisor Tom Donilon visited Israel from July 14-15 for consultations with Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Barak, and National Security Advisor Gen. Amidror. In these meetings, the National…
Remarks by the President at Campaign Event
Centreville High School, Clifton, Virginia 4:17 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Virginia! (Applause.) All right! Hello, Wildcats! (Applause.) A couple people I want to just acknowledge — first of all,…
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
Walkerton Tavern and Gardens Glen Allen, Virginia 12:12 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: How’s it going, Virginia? (Applause.) You know, this feels kind of good. (Applause.) Don’t you think? AUDIENCE: Yes!…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: It’s Time for Congress to Pass the Middle Class Tax Cut Extension
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama called on Congress to act now to extend tax cuts for the 98% of Americans making less than $250,000 for another year.…
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event in Hampton, Virginia
Phoebus High School, Hampton, Virginia 4:48 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Hampton! (Applause.) Oh, it’s good to be back! (Applause.) AUDIENCE: Obama! Obama! Obama! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you.…
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke Fire Station #1, Roanoke, Virginia 7:51 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Roanoke! (Applause.) It is good to be back in Roanoke! Good to be back in Virginia. (Applause.) Back…
Remarks by the First Lady at the Cooper-Hewitt Design Awards Luncheon
East Room 1:15 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to the White House. Yes! (Applause.) If I do say so myself, it looks pretty nice in here. (Laughter.)…
Remarks by the President at Campaign Event in Virginia Beach, VA
Green Run High School Virginia Beach, Virginia 1:05 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Virginia Beach! (Applause.) Thank you! It is good to be back in Virginia! (Applause.) A couple of…