Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice’s Meeting with Indian NSA Shivshankar Menon
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met today with Indian National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon to review the U.S.-India strategic partnership. Ambassador Rice reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to further…
Remarks by the President Honoring the 1973 Super Bowl Champion Miami Dolphins
East Room 2:10 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to the White House, everybody. Please have a seat. Now, it’s mid-August, which means football is in the air. (Laughter.) And I…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with Independent Financial Regulators
This afternoon, President Obama hosted a meeting with lead independent financial regulators. In addition to White House staff, participants include the Comptroller of the Currency, the Director of the Consumer…
Statement by the Press Secretary on World Humanitarian Day
On World Humanitarian Day, the United States joins the international community in honoring the courage and commitment of the thousands of dedicated humanitarian workers who risk their lives delivering lifesaving…
ADVISORY: President Obama to Award Medal of Honor
WASHINGTON, DC – On Monday, August 26, 2013, President Barack Obama will award Staff Sergeant Ty M. Carter, U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Staff Sergeant Carter…
Statement from the Office of the Vice President
This morning, the Vice President accompanied his son Beau Biden to Houston, Texas, where Beau is being evaluated to determine the cause of an episode of disorientation and weakness that…
Is Obama’s plans to attack Syria humanitarian or defensive?
With the Obama planning attacks on Syria by means of airstrikes, it’s hardly because he wants to save people from Assad’s regime. In fact, with Obama stating that these airstrikes…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Working to Implement the Affordable Care Act
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama said we are on the way to fully implementing the Affordable Care Act and helping millions of Americans. Unfortunately, a group of…
Statement by the Press Secretary on New DOD Initiatives to Eliminate Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces
The President has stated clearly that sexual assault is a crime that undermines the honor, integrity, and readiness of our Armed Forces. He has charged the nation’s military leadership with…
Remarks by the President on the Situation in Egypt
Residence Chilmark, Massachusetts 10:30 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. I just finished a discussion with my national security team about the situation in Egypt, and I wanted to…