Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden to The Ukrainian Rada
The Rada Kyiv, Ukraine 11:58 A.M. (Local) THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you. What a great honor for me to be able to represent my country before such an august audience.…
Remarks by The First Lady At Annual Toys For Tots Events
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Washington, D.C. 1:21 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Well, hello, everyone! (Applause.) Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas! Where are my children? Merry Christmas! Are you guys excited that in…
Remarks by the President at Commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the 13th Amendment
U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. 12:02 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: “In giving freedom to the slave, we assure freedom to the free.” That’s what President Lincoln once wrote. “Honorable alike in…
Remarks by President Obama and President Rivlin of Israel Before Bilateral Meeting
Oval Office 2:27 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it is a wonderful pleasure to greet and welcome President Rivlin on his first trip to the Oval Office as the President…
Remarks by President Obama and President Reuven Rivlin of Israel at Afternoon Hanukkah Reception
East Room 4:08 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Hello, everybody! Well, welcome to the White House, and Happy Hanukkah! Before we begin, let’s give a big round of applause to our…
FACT SHEET: Council of Economic Advisers Releases Report Highlighting New Research on SNAP’s Effectiveness and the Importance of Adequate Food Assistance
A new report released today from the White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) finds that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, is highly effective…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting With Ukrainian Rada Speaker Volodymyr Hroysman
Vice President Joe Biden met today with Ukrainian Rada Speaker Volodymyr Hroysman to discuss economic and government reforms, anti-corruption efforts, and implementation of the Minsk agreements. The Vice President expressed…
Message to the Senate — Treaty Between U.S. and Jordan Relating to Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters
TO THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES: With a view to receiving the advice and consent of the Senate to ratification, I transmit herewith the Treaty between the Government of…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India
President Obama spoke by phone today with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to discuss the ongoing Paris climate conference. Both leaders emphasized their personal commitment to secure a strong…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting With Reformers in the Rada, Civil Society, and Government
Vice President Joe Biden met today with reformers in the Rada, civil society, and government. The Vice President and other participants spoke about the importance of anti-corruption, governance, and economic…