Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on Today’s Terrorist Attack in Ankara, Turkey
The United States condemns in the strongest terms today’s horrific terrorist attack in Ankara, Turkey. The fact that this attack occurred ahead of a planned rally for peace underscores the…
Weekly Address: Writing the Rules for a Global Economy
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President spoke to the merits of the high-standards trade agreement reached this past week. The Trans-Pacific Partnership helps level the playing field…
Remarks by the President for Patty Murray for Senate and Washington State Democratic Party
Westin Hotel Seattle, Washington October 9, 2015, 6:04 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Seattle! (Applause.) Oh, it is good to be back in Seattle! (Applause.) All right, all right, all…
Remarks by The First Lady at The PCU Illinois Christening
General Dynamics Electric Boat Shipyard Groton, Connecticut 12:15 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you all. Well, good morning, everyone. AUDIENCE: Good morning!…
Remarks by the President at a DNC Event — San Francisco, CA
Warfield Theater San Francisco, California 10:34 A.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, San Francisco! (Applause.) Hello, hello! (Applause.) Hello! It’s good to see you. Everybody, have a seat, have a seat.…
Obama Calls For Reducing Standardized Testing, Still Necessary
In accepting that government shares responsibility for placing so much weightage on tests, President Obama called for capping standardized testing at 2 percent class time. In explaining their next course…
Statement by the President Congratulating the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize Recipients
On behalf of the American people, I congratulate Tunisia’s National Dialogue Quartet on winning the Nobel Peace Prize. This brave coalition of workers, industry, lawyers and human rights advocates is…
First Lady Michelle Obama Hosts “a Celebration Of Song: In Performance At The White House” Student Workshop
Wednesday, October 14, 2015 The White House * 11:00AM ET – As part of the “In Performance at the White House” series, the First Lady will welcome 60 middle school…
President Celebrates Third World Cup Win with USWNT in the White House
President Obama invited the US Women’s National Soccer Team to the White House to celebrate their win. In speaking of their achievements in the East Room, Obama said, “This team…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Amos J. Hochstein – Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources, Department of…