Background Conference Call on the Vice President’s Upcoming Trip to Brazil, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic
Via Telephone 4:30 P.M. EDT MS. PIETRANTON: Good afternoon, everyone. Thanks for joining us on Father’s Day. This conference call is to discuss the Vice President’s trip to Brazil, Colombia…
Weekly Address: The President Wishes America’s Dads a Happy Father’s Day
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama wished America’s dads a happy Father’s Day and underscored the crucial role fathers play in our society. The President encouraged Americans to…
Weekly Address: The President Wishes America’s Dads a Happy Father’s Day
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama wished America’s dads a happy Father’s Day and underscored the crucial role fathers play in our society. The President encouraged Americans to…
Remarks by the President at University of California-Irvine Commencement Ceremony
Angel Stadium Anaheim, California 12:10 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Hello, Anteaters! (Applause.) That is something I never thought I’d say. (Laughter.) Please, please take a seat. To…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Elections in Afghanistan
The United States congratulates the people of Afghanistan on the completion today of the second round of voting in their historic presidential elections. These elections are a significant step forward…
President Obama Announces a Presidential Emergency Board, Names Members
WASHINGTON – Today, pursuant to the Railway Labor Act, President Barack Obama signed an Executive Order creating a Presidential Emergency Board to help resolve an ongoing dispute between the Southeastern…
Remarks by the President at the Cannon Ball Flag Day Celebration
Standing Rock Indian Reservation Cannon Ball, North Dakota 4:58 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello Dakota Nation! (Applause.) Hello Lakota Nation! Chairman Archambault, tribal leaders, people of Standing Rock, people of…
Statement by the President on Iraq
South Lawn 12:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. I wanted to take some time to give you a quick update about the situation in Iraq. Yesterday, I convened…
President Obama to Host First-Ever White House Maker Faire
WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, June 18, President Obama will host the first ever White House Maker Faire and meet with students, entrepreneurs and everyday citizens who are using new…
President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate Five to Serve on the United States District Courts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate Wendy Beetlestone, Victor Allen Bolden, Mark A. Kearney, Joseph F. Leeson, Jr., and Gerald J. Pappert to serve on…