Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych
In a phone call today with Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych, Vice President Biden expressed his deep concern about the situation in Ukraine and the growing potential for violence. The Vice…
Statement by the President
When I took office, the American auto industry – the heartbeat of American manufacturing – was on the verge of collapse. Two of the Big Three – GM and Chrysler…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 3626
On Monday, December 9, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 3626, which extends for ten years, through December 9, 2023, the prohibitions under current law against firearms that are…
Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden in Closing at Roundtable Discussion on Women in the Japanese Economy
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you, Ambassador. Look, first of all, thank you all very much. This has been both interesting, intriguing, and very important. As was pointed out, I’m…
Remarks by the President at 2013 Kennedy Center Honors Reception
THE PRESIDENT: Well, good evening, everyone. On behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House. This is truly one of our favorite nights of the year, and not…
Statement by the President on the World Trade Organization Trade Agreement
I am pleased to welcome the announcement from Bali, Indonesia, of the first fully multilateral trade agreement in the 20-year history of the World Trade Organization. This new deal, and…
Remarks by the President in a Conversation with the Saban Forum
THE PRESIDENT: Hello! (Applause.) MR. SABAN: How are you doing? THE PRESIDENT: I’m good. Hello, everybody. MR. SABAN: One of your staffers said you are in a great mood this…
Weekly Address: Calling on Congress to Extend Unemployment Benefits this Holiday Season
WASHINGTON, DC—In this week’s address, President Obama said that before Congress leaves for vacation, they should extend unemployment benefits for 1.3 million hardworking Americans who will lose this lifeline at…
Background Briefing By Senior Administration Officials on the Vice President’s Trip to Asia
Seoul Grand Hyatt Seoul, Republic of Korea 9:30 A.M. KST SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: I just very briefly will cover the meetings yesterday that the Vice President had, particularly the meeting…
Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden on U.S.-Korea Relations and the Asia-Pacific
VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN: Thank you very much. (Applause.) Thank you very much, Mr. President, for that generous introduction. And what a great honor it is to be here at such…