First Lady Michelle Obama to Address 2014 Graduating Seniors
This year, First Lady Michelle Obama will deliver commencement addresses at Dillard University, an assembly of high schools in the Topeka, Kansas Public School District, and the District of Columbia…
Statement by the President on the Tragic Ferry Sinking Off the Coast of the Republic of Korea
On behalf of all the American people, Michelle and I send our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of the tragic ferry sinking off the coast…
President Obama Signs Montana Disaster Declaration
Today, the President declared a major disaster in the State of Montana and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by ice jams…
Readout of the President’s Call with Chancellor Merkel of Germany
The President and Chancellor Merkel of Germany spoke today regarding their deep concern about the situation in eastern Ukraine. The President commended the government of Ukraine’s approach to today’s discussions…
Statement by the President on the Passing of Nobel Laureate Gabriel García Marquez
With the passing of Gabriel García Márquez, the world has lost one of its greatest visionary writers – and one of my favorites from the time I was young. Affectionately…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Cameron of United Kingdom
The President and Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom spoke today regarding their deep concern about the situation in eastern Ukraine. The President commended the government of Ukraine’s approach…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with President Rosen Plevneliev of Bulgaria
Vice President Biden spoke today with Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev. The Vice President assured President Plevneliev of the United States’ ironclad commitment to the collective defense of its NATO Allies…
Remarks by Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa O. Monaco
As Prepared for Delivery “Countering Violent Extremism and the Power of Community” Harvard Kennedy School Forum Tuesday, April 15, 2014 Thank you so much, Farah , for your kind introduction,…
Remarks by the President and the Vice President on Skills Training
Community College of Allegheny County West Hills Center Campus Oakdale, Pennsylvania 4:05 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi, everybody. Good to be back in Pennsylvania. That other guy is coming.…
Statement by the President
One year ago, the Senate introduced comprehensive bipartisan legislation to fix our broken immigration system. Both sides worked together to pass that bill with a strong bipartisan vote. The Senate’s…