Message to Congress — Transmitting the Third Amendment to the Agreement for Co-operation Between the United States of America and the International Atomic Energy Agency
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: I am pleased to transmit to the Congress, pursuant to sections 123 b. and 123 d. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954,…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan
President Obama will meet with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan on February 14 at Sunnylands, the Walter and Leonore Annenberg Estate in Rancho Mirage, California. The United States…
President Obama Signs Vermont Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Vermont and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…
Readout of the President’s Call to Governor Brown
Today, the President called Governor Jerry Brown to receive an update on the situation in California and express his concern for the citizens impacted by the historic drought conditions facing…
President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, my fellow Americans: Today in America, a teacher spent extra time with a student who needed it, and did her part to…
Statement by the President on the Passing of Pete Seeger
Once called “America’s tuning fork,” Pete Seeger believed deeply in the power of song. But more importantly, he believed in the power of community – to stand up for what’s…
White House Announces Additional Guests in the First Lady’s Box — State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, DC – In addition to the six individuals previously announced, the following individuals will be seated in the box with the First Lady, Dr. Biden and Valerie Jarrett, Senior…
White House Announces Additional Guests in the First Lady’s Box — State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, DC – In addition to the 17 individuals previously announced, today the White House announced additional guests will be seated in the box with the First Lady, Dr. Biden…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych
President Yanukovych of Ukraine called Vice President Biden today to update him on the current crisis in Ukraine. The Vice President welcomed the progress made today and urged President Yanukovych…
Excerpts of the President’s State of the Union Address — As Prepared for Delivery
As Prepared for Delivery “In the coming months, let’s see where else we can make progress together. Let’s make this a year of action. That’s what most Americans want –…