Statement by the President on the Passing of Wendell Ford
Michelle and I were saddened to learn of the passing of former Senator Wendell Ford. A veteran, businessman, Governor and four-term Senator, Wendell dedicated his life to the people of…
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: Stan Meiburg – Deputy Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency Stuart F. Delery…
Press Gaggle Aboard Air Force One en route Andrews AFB, 01/22/15
Aboard Air Force One En Route Andrews Air Force Base 2:28 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST: Well, good afternoon, everybody. You’ve already heard from the President today, so we’ll go straight…
Statement by the Vice President on the Passing of Wendell Ford
Jill and I were very sorry to hear of the passing of Senator Wendell Ford. He was one of the most effective legislative leaders I’ve ever worked with throughout my…
Statement by the President on the Death of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz
It is with deep respect that I express my personal condolences and the sympathies of the American people to the family of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and to the people…
Statement by the Vice President on the Death of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz
Jill and I were saddened to learn of the passing of King Abdullah. We extend our sympathies to his family in their moment of loss. King Abdullah’s death is a…
FACT SHEET: President Obama hosts over 200 Mayors from Across the Country at the White House
Today, President Obama will host over 200 bipartisan Mayors during their annual U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) Winter Meeting. At this year’s convening, the President will build on the issues…
Statement by the President and First Lady on the Passing of Ernie Banks
Michelle and I send our condolences to the family of Ernie Banks, and to every Chicagoan and baseball fan who loved him. Ernie came up through the Negro Leagues, making…
Readout of the President’s Call with King Salman bin Abdulaziz of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
President Obama called King Salman bin Abdulaziz from Air Force One today to personally express his sympathies following the passing of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz. King Salman welcomed the news…
Statement by the President on the Death of Haruna Yukawa
The United States strongly condemns the brutal murder of Japanese citizen Haruna Yukawa by the terrorist group ISIL. Our condolences today are with the people of Japan for their terrible…