Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia
President Obama will host President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia at the White House on Tuesday, December 3. The visit will highlight our longstanding partnership with Colombia and our continuing…
President Obama Signs North Dakota Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of North Dakota and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 3190
On Thursday, October 31, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 3190, the “United States Parole Commission Extension Act of 2013,” which extends the authority of the United States Parole…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki
This afternoon, Vice President Biden hosted Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki for a one-on-one meeting that lasted two hours. The two spoke about the next steps in building a strong…
Remarks by the First Lady at Sesame Workshop Licensing & Let’s Move! Announcement
State Dining Room 2:44 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, everyone. (Applause.) Good afternoon. Well, welcome to the White House. I’m thrilled to have you all here today. As many…
Remarks by the First Lady at White House Kitchen Garden Harvest
Kitchen Garden 3:23 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Now, let me make sure everybody knows who’s here, because we’ve got a couple — a few new schools. So when I read…
Remarks by the President and Governor Deval Patrick on the Affordable Care Act
Faneuil Hall Boston, Massachusetts 3:50 P.M. EDT GOVERNOR PATRICK: How are you? Good afternoon, everybody. (Applause.) How’s Red Sox Nation this afternoon? (Applause.) Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters, fellow…
Message to the Congress — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Sudan
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within the 90-day…
Sesame Street Characters to Promote Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Consumption to Kids
First Lady Michelle Obama joined by Sesame Street’s Elmo and Rosita for an announcement that will help market healthier choices for families Washington, DC – As part of First Lady…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: · Robert C. Barber – Ambassador to the Republic of Iceland, Department…