Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas
The President will welcome Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to the White House on Monday, March 17. The President looks forward to reviewing with President Abbas the progress in the…
First Lady Michelle Obama Applauds Learning Care Group’s Commitment to Creating Healthier Child Care Environments
Major child care provider commits to implement nutrition and physical activity standards that align with Let’s Move! Child Care goals WASHINGTON, DC—Today, First Lady Michelle Obama joins the Partnership for…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Lisa S. Disbrow, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, vice Jamie Michael Morin. Robert W. Holleyman II, of Louisiana, to…
Readout of the President’s Meeting on “My Brother’s Keeper”
This afternoon in the State Dining Room, the President met with foundation and business leaders as well as elected officials and senior administration officials to discuss his “My Brother’s Keeper”…
Statement from the President on the Retirement of Congressman Ed Pastor
The first in his family to graduate from college, and the first Hispanic Congressman ever elected from Arizona, Ed Pastor has spent his life fighting to give every American the…
President Obama to Host First-Ever White House Film Festival
Announces $400 million in new private sector commitments toward ConnectED goal WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama will host the first ever White House Student Film Festival, an event that…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk
Vice President Biden called Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk today to welcome the formation of a new government in Ukraine. The Vice President emphasized that this is an important opportunity…
Remarks by the President at OFA Dinner
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Washington, D.C. 7:19 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, it is good to see all of you. And I’ve had a chance to hug you and catch up.…
Remarks by the President on Jobs in American Infrastructure
Union Depot St. Paul, Minnesota 2:40 P.M. CST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, St. Paul! (Applause.) It is good to be back in Minnesota. (Applause.) AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you! THE PRESIDENT:…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with President of the Swiss Confederation and Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Didier Burkhalter
Vice President Biden met today with the President of the Swiss Confederation and Chairperson-in-Office for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Didier Burkhalter, to discuss regional and bilateral…