Readout of the President’s Call with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan
President Obama spoke with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan today. They discussed the situation in Syria and its impact on neighboring countries, including Jordan. The two leaders reaffirmed…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Adam Smith Amendment
The President applauds Ranking Member Adam Smith for his continued stalwart leadership in standing up for our values and national security by advancing the cause of closing the detention facility…
Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden to Joint United States and Romanian Participants in Carpathian Spring Military Exercise
Otopeni Military Airbase Bucharest, Romania 3:31 P.M. (Local) THE VICE PRESIDENT: Let me begin by saying, Mr. Minister, thank you, and it’s very hot in here. I was supposed to…
Remarks by the President at Meeting with Business Leaders
Roosevelt Room 11:05 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: For the press, I just want to point out these are some outstanding companies, all of whom are investing in the United States,…
Remarks by the First Lady and the President at Turnaround Arts Talent Show
East Room 3:00 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Yay! (Applause.) Yes! We’re going to have a show! (Applause.) Thank you all so much. Rest yourselves. I am beyond thrilled to welcome…
FACT SHEET & REPORT: On White House Roundtable on Investing in America
Attached is a new report by the White House and Department of Commerce: Winning Business Investment in the United States”. The report can also be found HERE. President Obama announces…
Committee On The Arts And Humanities Announces Expansion Of Turnaround Arts Program
Washington, D.C. –The President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH) will expand its successful Turnaround Arts initiative, a program designed to help turn around low-performing schools, narrow the…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Geoffrey W. Crawford, of Vermont, to be United States District Judge for the District of Vermont, vice William K. Sessions, III, retiring.
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 3627
On Tuesday, May 20, 2014, the President signed into law: H.R. 3627, the “Kilah Davenport Child Protection Act of 2013,” which provides for increased penalties for individuals who commit domestic…
Message to the Senate — Transmitting a Tax Convention with Poland
TO THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES: I transmit herewith, for the advice and consent of the Senate to its ratification, the Convention between the United States of America and…