Category: Speeches

All marriages, at their root, are about love. Today, the Supreme Court affirmed that simple proposition—supported by a majority of Americans and a majority of our states—by recognizing that men marrying men and women marrying women are guaranteed the same civil rights and equal protection under our Constitution afforded to Jill and me, and to…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Arkansas and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding during the period of May 7 to June 15, 2015. The President’s action makes federal funding available to…

Today, we mark the anniversary of the United Nations Convention Against Torture, a document that affirms the inherent dignity of all members of the human family.  The United States helped draft the Convention, and we have long sought to eradicate torture and all forms of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment around the world.…

Today, we mark the anniversary of the United Nations Convention Against Torture, a document that affirms the inherent dignity of all members of the human family.  The United States helped draft the Convention, and we have long sought to eradicate torture and all forms of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment around the world.…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Mark Cohen –  Member, Merit Systems Protection Board, and upon appointment to be designated Vice Chairman G. Kathleen Hill – Ambassador to the Republic of Malta, Department of State President Obama also announced his intent to…

Rose Garden 11:14 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good morning.  Our nation was founded on a bedrock principle that we are all created equal.  The project of each generation is to bridge the meaning of those founding words with the realities of changing times — a never-ending quest to ensure those words ring true for every…

Washington Marriott at Metro Center Washington, D.C. 6:49 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Thank you very much.  Now, there was a beautiful woman standing in front of me — so, press, I’m not making this up — (laughter) — holding her badge and pointing to the fact she’s pregnant.  (Laughter.)  That probably means don’t make…

College of Charleston Charleston, South Carolina 2:49 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Giving all praise and honor to God.  (Applause.) The Bible calls us to hope.  To persevere, and have faith in things not seen. “They were still living by faith when they died,” Scripture tells us. “They did not receive the things promised; they only…

On Monday, July 20, President Obama will host Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the White House.  The visit will underscore the United States’ longstanding friendship with Nigeria, our commitment to strengthening and expanding our partnership with Nigeria’s new government, and our support for the Nigerian people following their historic democratic elections and peaceful transfer of…