Remarks by the President Before Cabinet Meeting
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. I am pulling my Cabinet together to talk about the one topic that’s on everybody’s minds, and that is how do we put America back…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Democrats and Republicans Should Get Together and Pass the American Jobs Act
WASHINGTON—In this week’s address, President Obama told the American people that it has been nearly three weeks since he sent Congress his jobs bill, and now it is time for…
Statement from NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on the National Security Advisor’s visit to Saudi Arabia
National Security Advisor Tom Donilon concluded a positive and productive one-day visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today. During his visit to Riyadh, Mr. Donilon met with King Abdullah…
President Obama to Welcome the 2011 NCAA Champion Texas A&M University Women’s Basketball Team to the White House
On Thursday, October 6, President Obama will welcome Texas A&M University Women’s Basketball Team to the White House to celebrate their 2011 NCAA championship. The President will also recognize the…
Remarks by the President at the Human Rights Campaign’s Annual National Dinner
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. It is great to be back. (Applause.) I see a lot of friends in the house. I appreciate the chance to join you tonight.…
Statement by the Press Secretary
On Friday, September 30, 2011, the President signed into law: H.R. 2005, the “Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of 2011,” which reauthorizes the Combating Autism Act of 2006, which created and…
President Obama Signs Delaware Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Delaware and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane…
President Obama to Welcome the 1985 Super Bowl Champion Chicago Bears to the White House
WASHINGTON— On Friday, October 7, President Obama will welcome the 1985 Super Bowl Champion Chicago Bears to the White House to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their Super Bowl victory.…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Norwegian Prime Minister Stoltenberg
President Obama will host Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg of Norway for a meeting in the Oval Office on Thursday, October 20. The President met the Prime Minister in December 2009…
Remarks by the President at the “Change of Office” Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Ceremony
Fort Myer, Virginia 11:41 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. (Applause.) Secretary Panetta, thank you for your introduction and for your extraordinary leadership. Members of Congress, Vice President…