President Obama Signs Oklahoma Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Oklahoma and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of President Park Geun-hye of the Republic of Korea
President Obama will welcome President Park Geun-hye of the Republic of Korea to the White House on June 16. President Park’s visit, her second to Washington since taking office, will…
Remarks by the President on Memorial Day
Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia 11:32 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Thank you, Secretary Carter, for your leadership of our men and women in uniform. General Dempsey; Major…
Remarks By The First Lady at Oberlin College Commencement Address
Tappan Square Field Oberlin, Ohio 11:05 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Hi! (Laughter and applause.) How are you all doing? (Applause.) Are you sure? (Applause.) Well, let me just tell you,…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Al-Abadi of Iraq
Vice President Biden spoke with Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi today to reaffirm U.S. support for the Iraqi government’s fight against ISIL. The Vice President recognized the enormous sacrifice and bravery…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Elections in Poland
We congratulate President-elect Andrzej Duda on his election in Poland’s May 24 presidential election, and we applaud the people of Poland for remaining a model of freedom and democracy in…
Weekly Address: Honoring Our Fallen Heroes this Memorial Day
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President commemorated Memorial Day by paying tribute to the men and women in uniform who have given their lives in service to…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 2496
On Friday, May 22, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 2496, the “Construction Authorization and Choice Improvements Act,” which extends authorization of a Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility…
Statement by the President on the Beatification of Archbishop Oscar Romero
I join people in El Salvador and around the world today in welcoming the beatification of Archbishop Oscar Romero. I was deeply moved when I had a chance to pay…
Remarks by the President on Jewish American Heritage Month
Adas Israel Congregation Washington, D.C. 10:57 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Thank you. Well, good morning, everybody! AUDIENCE: Good morning! THE PRESIDENT:…