Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 22
On Friday, December 04, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 22, the “Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act),” which authorizes budgetary resources for surface transportation programs for FYs…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with Gabby Giffords and Mark Kelly
As part of the Administration’s ongoing effort to address gun violence in America, today President Obama met with former Representative Gabby Giffords and her husband Mark Kelly to talk about…
MENSAJE SEMANAL: No Seremos Aterrorizados
Washington, D.C. — En su mensaje semanal, el Presidente brindó sus condolencias a las familias y a la comunidad de las victimas del tiroteo de San Bernardino. Reconoció la posibilidad…
Statement by the President on the Shooting in San Bernardino, California
Oval Office 10:58 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Yesterday, a tragedy occurred in San Bernardino, and as I said in the immediate aftermath, our first order of business is to send…
Statement by the President on Women in the U.S. Military
One of the qualities that makes America’s armed forces the best in the world is that we draw on the talents and skills of our people. When we desegregated our…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Marcela Escobari – Assistant Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean,…
Remarks by President Obama in Multilateral Meeting with Island Nation Leaders
Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development Centre Issy-les-Moulineaux, France 12:44 P.M. CET PRESIDENT OBAMA: It’s been a great pleasure to meet with several of the leaders of island nations who…
Remarks by the President at Lighting of National Christmas Tree
Ellipse 6:06 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Merry Christmas everybody! Thank you, Betty, for that introduction, for your extraordinary service as one of our park rangers, and for all of your…
Statement by the President on the Passing of Sandy Berger
Sandy Berger was one of our nation’s foremost national security leaders. From his service in President Carter’s State Department to President Clinton’s National Security Advisor, Sandy devoted himself to strengthening…
2015 White House Holidays – A Timeless Tradition
This year’s holiday theme, A Timeless Tradition, reflects long-held traditions cherished across America, and commemorates extraordinary moments that shaped the country during the past two centuries. Below are highlights from…