Readout of the President’s Call with King Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia
President Obama called His Majesty King Abdullah today as part of regular consultations between our two countries on the range of Middle East issues. The President shared the details of…
Statement by the Press Secretary Regarding Robert Levinson
On March 9, 2007, American citizen and retired FBI Agent Robert Levinson went missing during a business trip to Kish Island, Iran. Today, Mr. Levinson becomes one of the longest…
Remarks by the President at First Joint DCCC/DSCC Event — Beverly Hills, CA
Private Residence Beverly Hills, California 7:47 P.M. PST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. (Applause.) Well, I am just thrilled to be back in California, thrilled to be back in LA, and…
Remarks by the President at Second Joint DCCC/DSCC Event — Beverly Hills, CA
Private Residence Beverly Hills, California 9:16 P.M. PST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) All right, everybody. Have a seat. That’s enough. That’s enough. (Laughter.) Now, let me clarify something. First…
Remarks by the President on the Economy — DreamWorks
DreamWorks Glendale, California 12:50 P.M. PST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Oh, it is good to be in L.A.! (Applause.) It is colder in D.C. at the moment, colder in…
President Obama Signs Nebraska Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Nebraska and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…
Statement by the Press Secretary Regarding Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.
The health care law puts women and families in control of their health care by covering vital preventive care, like cancer screenings and birth control, free of charge. Earlier this…
President Obama Signs Illinois Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Illinois and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…
Statement by the President on the Passing of Civil Rights Leader Rev. T.J. Jemison
Michelle and I were saddened to hear about the passing of Reverend T. J. Jemison. With visionary spirit and charisma, he led the country’s first boycott of segregated seating on…
Remarks by the President at DCCC Event — Seattle, WA
Private Residence Seattle, Washington 7:24 P.M. PST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you! Thank you, guys. (Applause.) Sit down. You already did that. Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Have a seat. Have…