Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny
President Obama will welcome Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Enda Kenny of Ireland to the White House on Friday, March 14. The United States and Ireland share a strong bilateral relationship; deep…
Remarks by the First Lady at Joining Forces Muppet Movie Screening
South Court Auditorium 4:03 P.M. EDT GENERAL DEMPSEY: Okay, ladies and gentlemen, how are you this afternoon? (Applause.) Please hold your applause for the Muppets. No, not really. Hold your…
Remarks by the President to Women Members of Congress
Roosevelt Room 4:17 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, it’s an honor for me to welcome these outstanding women members of Congress. And I think that over the last several weeks…
Remarks by President Obama and Ukraine Prime Minister Yatsenyuk after Bilateral Meeting
Oval Office 3:30 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: It is a pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Yatsenyuk to the Oval Office, to the White House. I think all of us have…
President Obama Establishes Point Arena-Stornetta Unit of California Coastal National Monument
WASHINGTON, DC — As part of his commitment to make 2014 a year of action using his pen and phone, President Obama today signed a proclamation to establish the first…
MEDIA ADVISORY: President Obama to Award Medal of Honor
On March 18th, 2014, President Barack Obama will award 24 Army veterans the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. These veterans will receive the Medal of Honor in recognition of…
Statement by Press Secretary Jay Carney on the Third Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake
As we reflect on the third anniversary of the terrible tragedy of the Great East Japan Earthquake, we continue to remember the profound suffering that occurred from this tragic event.…
President Obama Nominates Leslie Joyce Abrams to Serve on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Leslie Joyce Abrams to serve on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia. “Leslie Joyce Abrams has had…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Leslie Joyce Abrams, of Georgia, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Georgia, vice W. Louis Sands, retiring.
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individual to a key Administration post: Andrew Jackson – Assistant Secretary for Management, Department of Education…