Remarks by the President on No Child Left Behind Flexibility
East Room 1:57 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Please have a seat, have a seat. Thank you so much. Well, hello, everybody, and welcome to the White House. I want to…
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Monti of Italy after Bilateral Meeting
Oval Office 3:30 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, hello, everybody. Benvenuto. I want to welcome Prime Minister Monti to the White House for his first visit. I had the opportunity…
Remarks by the First Lady at Little Rock Air Force Base on Let’s Move! Tour — Little Rock, AK
Hercules Dining Facility Little Rock Air Force Base Little Rock, Arkansas 2:53 P.M. CST MRS. OBAMA: Thank you all. (Applause.) It’s great to be here in Arkansas. And I have…
Remarks by the First Lady in a Briefing with Air Force Leadership at Little Rock Air Force Base
Hercules Dining Facility Little Rock Air Force Base Little Rock, Arkansas 2:17 P.M. CST BRIGADIER MURRIE: Good, afternoon again, ma’am. We’re thrilled to have you here to visit your first…
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
Private Residence Washington, D.C. 7:09 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, Laura, for the wonderful introduction — the best introduction that a Cubs fan has ever given…
President Obama: Our Children Can’t Wait for Congress to Fix No Child Left Behind, Announces Flexibility in Exchange for Reform for Ten States
Additional States Expected to Request Flexibility in the Coming Weeks WASHINGTON, DC — President Barack Obama will announce today that ten states that have agreed to implement bold reforms around…
Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting on Human Rights and Reform in China
The Vice President and senior Administration officials met yesterday with four experts and advocates on human rights and legal reform in China: Dr. Xiaorong Li, Professor Benjamin Liebman, Mr. Kenneth…
White House to Host The Arc as part of the Community Leaders Briefing Series
WASHINGTON, DC – Tomorrow, February 10th, the White House Office of Public Engagement will host 150 of The Arc’s leaders, members, advocates, and staff from across the country as part…
FACT SHEET: The President’s Global Development Council
“Our U.S. Global Development Policy – the first of its kind by an American administration – is rooted in America’s enduring commitment to the dignity and potential of every human…
FACT SHEET: Harnessing Innovation for Global Development
“We’re expanding scientific collaboration with other countries and investing in game-changing science and technology to help spark historic leaps in development.” – President Obama, September 2010 President Obama’s Global Development…