Remarks by the First Lady at Blues Music Clinic
State Dining Room 2:41 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Hey! (Applause.) You guys, rest yourselves. Welcome to the White House. (Laughter.) What do you think? (Applause.) Do you like our house?…
Remarks by the President at “In Performance at the White House” Blues Event
East Room 7:22 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. Thank you. Everybody, please have a seat. That sounded pretty good. (Laughter.) I might…
We Can’t Wait: Obama Administration Announces Steps to Boost the Rural Economy, Promote Job Creation
WASHINGTON, DC – As part of the Obama Administration’s “We Can’t Wait” efforts to strengthen the economy, create jobs and support business growth, Administration officials announced three significant actions to…
Readout of the President’s Call with Chancellor Merkel of Germany
The President and German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke by phone this morning to discuss the latest developments concerning the financial situation in the eurozone. The President thanked the Chancellor for…
Vice President Biden Thanks First Responders and Releases Report on the Economic Value of Increasing Spectrum
Today, Vice President Biden met with first responders to thank them for their service and to discuss the new nationwide public safety broadband network included in the Payroll Tax Extension…
Readout of the National Security Advisor’s Trip to Israel
National Security Advisor Tom Donilon concluded a three day visit to Israel today for consultations with senior Israeli officials including Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Barak, Chief of the General…
Readout of President Obama’s Call with President Karzai
President Obama spoke with President Karzai of Afghanistan today. They discussed regional support for Afghan-led reconciliation, the Afghanistan-Pakistan-Iran trilateral meetings last week in Islamabad, and other strategic issues of mutual…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Continuing to Strengthen American Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama spoke to the American people from the Boeing Plant in Everett, Washington about our efforts to strengthen American manufacturing and job creation…
Statement from Vice President Biden on Anthony Shadid
I’ve spent much of my career working on America’s policy toward the Middle East, and particularly Iraq. Like millions of other readers around the world, I have enriched my understanding…
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
Private Residence San Francisco, California 7:26 P.M. PST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you. (Applause.) Ah, I’ve got a little blues track going on here. I like that. Please,…