Statement of President Obama on the death of Vaclav Havel
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing today of Vaclav Havel, a playwright and prisoner of conscience who became President of Czechoslovakia and of the Czech Republic. Having…
Statement by White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer
The bipartisan compromise passed in the Senate yesterday received 89 votes, including 39 Republican votes, and Speaker Boehner himself just yesterday called it a “good deal” and a “victory.” The…
Statement by the Press Secretary on reports of the death of Kim Jong Il
We are closely monitoring reports that Kim Jong Il is dead. The President has been notified, and we are in close touch with our allies in South Korea and Japan.…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Honoring Those Who Served in Iraq, as the War Comes to An End
WASHINGTON— In this week’s address, President Obama expressed the gratitude of the entire nation to the brave men and women who have served in the war in Iraq, and welcomed…
Remarks by the President on the Payroll Tax Cut Extension
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:30 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. In the last few weeks, I set out a simple principle: Congress should not go home for…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.J.Res.95
On Saturday, December 17, 2011, the President signed into law: H.J.Res.95, which makes further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2012, through December 23, 2011, and for other purposes.
First Lady’s Remarks at “Toys for Tots” Drive
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling 1:09 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Thanks so much. (Applause.) Well, good afternoon, everyone. And thank you, General Osman, for not just that very kind and generous introduction…
Remarks by the President at the 71st General Assembly of the Union for Reform Judaism
Gaylord Hotel National Harbor, Maryland 2:37 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Please, please have a seat. You’re making me blush. (Laughter.) Thank…
We Can’t Wait: Nine States Awarded Race To The Top-Early Learning Challenge Grants
Awards Will Help Build Statewide Systems of High Quality Early Education Programs Today, the White House announced that nine states – California, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Phone Call with Russian President Medvedev
President Obama spoke with Russian President Medvedev today to congratulate him on the World Trade Organization’s decision to extend a formal invitation to Russia to join the WTO. The Presidents…