White House Honors “Champions of Change” for Transportation
WASHINGTON, DC – Tomorrow, the White House will honor eleven local heroes who are “Champions of Change” for their exemplary leadership to ensure that transportation facilities, services, and jobs help…
FACT SHEET: The United States and Uruguay – A Growing Bilateral Relationship
Today President Barack Obama hosted Uruguayan President Jose Mujica Cordano at the White House. Their visit underscored the close partnership between the United States and Uruguay, founded on shared democratic…
Letter to the Congress — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Yemen
TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE May 12, 2014 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Mr. President:) Section…
Notice — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Yemen
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO YEMEN On May 16, 2012, by Executive Order 13611, I declared a national emergency…
Presidential Nominations and Withdrawal sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Robert Stephen Beecroft, of California, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United…
Statement by the President on National Small Business Week
Today marks the beginning of National Small Business Week, a time to highlight the crucial role that America’s small businesses play in our economy. Employing millions of Americans and creating…
Statement by the President on the Conclusion of Indian Elections
I congratulate the people of India on concluding their national elections today. India has set an example for the world in holding the largest democratic election in history, a vibrant…
When Obama resigns…
It’s clear that the Obama administration has been divisive and for all practical purposes, sordid despite the efforts of both the political establishment and the press to hide their incompetence.…
Weekly Address: The First Lady Marks Mother’s Day and Speaks Out on the Tragic Kidnapping in Nigeria
WASHINGTON, DC – In this week’s address, First Lady Michelle Obama honored all mothers on this upcoming Mother’s Day and offered her thoughts, prayers and support in the wake of…
Remarks by the First Lady in Commencement Address to Dillard University
UNO Lakefront Arena New Orleans, Louisiana 10:33 A.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Oh, my goodness! Good morning! AUDIENCE: Good morning. MRS. OBAMA: I am so happy to be here with you…