Commencement Address by the Vice President at the United States Naval Academy
United States Naval Academy Annapolis, Maryland 10:20 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: I don’t want to give the wrong speech here. (Laughter.) You already heard one, you don’t need two.…
Statement by the President on Senate Passage of Trade Promotion Authority and Trade Adjustment Assistance
Today’s bipartisan Senate vote is an important step toward ensuring the United States can negotiate and enforce strong, high-standards trade agreements. If done right, these agreements are vital to expanding…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 606, H.R. 651, H.R. 1075, H.R. 1191, S. 1124
On Friday, May 22, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 606, the “Don’t Tax Our Fallen Public Safety Heroes Act,”which excludes from gross income for Federal income tax purposes…
Statement by the Vice President in Support of the Solidarity Sabbath Initiative
My friend and mentor, Congressman Tom Lantos, often said that “the veneer of civilization is paper-thin. We are its guardians, and we can never rest.” Recent attacks targeting Jews in…
Remarks by President Obama and President Essebsi of Tunisia after Bilateral Meeting
Oval Office 11:40 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: It is a great pleasure to welcome back President Caid Essebsi to the Oval Office. We had the opportunity to meet early in…
Remarks by the President before Cabinet Meeting
Cabinet Room 2:21 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, today, I have the opportunity to welcome two of the newest members of our Cabinet who haven’t had a chance to be…
President Obama Signs West Virginia Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of West Virginia and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by…
FACT SHEET: Enduring U.S.-Tunisian Relations
The United States and Tunisia have enjoyed a strong diplomatic relationship for more than 200 years. In 1799, the United States concluded its first agreement of friendship and trade with…
President Obama Announces His Intent to Nominate Denise Turner Roth as Administrator of the General Services Administration
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Denise Turner Roth as Administrator of the General Services Administration. President Obama said, “As Acting Administrator and Deputy…
President Obama Nominates Edward L. Stanton III to Serve on the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Edward L. Stanton III to serve on the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. “I am pleased to nominate…