Statement from the President on the Retirement of Congressman Jim Moran
In his twenty-three years in the United States Congress, Jim Moran has pushed to create jobs and economic opportunity for hardworking Virginians and has consistently demonstrated a commitment to growing…
President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to Honduras to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency, Juan Orlando Hernández Alvarado, President-elect of the Republic of Honduras, on January 27, 2014
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Honduras to attend the inauguration of His Excellency, Juan Orlando Hernández Alvarado, President-elect of the Republic of Honduras.…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus
Today, the President met with members of the Senate Democratic Caucus. The group discussed their shared goals for 2014, and the President expressed his desire to continue to work together…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.J. Res. 106
On Wednesday, January 15, 2014, the President signed into law: H.J. Res. 106, which provides fiscal year 2014 appropriations for projects and activities of the Federal Government through Saturday, January…
Remarks by the President Before Cabinet Meeting
Cabinet Room 11:04 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: I’m glad to be able to pull together my Cabinet for the first official Cabinet meeting of the year, and I want to…
Remarks by the President Honoring NBA Champion Miami Heat
East Room 3:02 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello! (Applause.) Everybody, please have a seat. Have a seat. Welcome to the White House. Actually, for these guys, it is welcome back…
Background Briefing by a Senior Administration Official on the Vice President’s Trip to Israel
Aboard Air Force Two 1:48 A.M. IST SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: All right. Good evening, guys. By my count, it’s 1:48 in the morning. We’ve been up for 36 hours straight,…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif Honoring Lebanese Hezbollah Official
The United States condemns the decision taken by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif Khonsari to place a wreath at the grave of Imad Mugniyah, a former leader of Lebanese…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with the National Governors Association Executive Committee
This afternoon, the President and Vice President met with governors from the National Governors Association Executive Committee in the Roosevelt Room. The President discussed the importance of his administration serving…
Statement from the President on the Retirement of Congressman Bill Owens
During his time in the United States Congress, Bill Owens has been a forceful advocate for the people of New York. Bill has helped create jobs and economic opportunity for…