Remarks by the First Lady at Roundtable Discussion with Senator Landrieu and Military Veterans’ Spouses
World War II Museum New Orleans, Louisiana 12:04 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you so much. It’s my privilege to be here. As Mary said, I came initially to do…
Statement by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on Peace Agreement in South Sudan
For five months, fighting in South Sudan has robbed that country of hope and denied its people the peace and prosperity they deserve. The agreement South Sudan President Salva Kiir…
Statement by the Press Secretary on S. 994
On Friday, May 9, 2014, the President signed into law: S. 994, the “Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014” or the “DATA Act,” which amends the Federal Funding Accountability…
Remarks by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice at Palmachim Air Force Base, Israel
Good morning everyone, it’s really wonderful to be back in Israel, and I want to start by congratulating the people of Israel on your celebration of 66 years of independence…
Remarks by the President on American Energy
Walmart Mountain View, California 9:48 A.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Mountain View! (Applause.) It’s good to be in California. Everybody, have a seat. Have a seat. This is actually my…
FACT SHEET: President Obama Announces Commitments and Executive Actions to Advance Solar Deployment and Energy Efficiency
Private and Public Sector Commitments and Executive Actions Will Create Jobs and Cut Carbon Pollution Today, President Obama announced more than 300 private and public sector commitments to create jobs…
Presidential Proclamation — National Women’s Health Week, 2014
NATIONAL WOMEN’S HEALTH WEEK, 2014 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION As Americans, we strive for a Nation…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Julie Ann Petty – Chair, President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities…
Progress Report: Advancing Toward a Clean Energy Future
You can view the progress report on advancing toward a clean energy future HERE.
Remarks by the First Lady at Museum and Library Services National Medal Awards Ceremony
East Room 11:11 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Good afternoon, everyone. It’s a — afternoon or morning? Good morning. (Laughter.) Well, hello, everyone, and welcome to a little…