Statement by the President and Mrs. Obama on Nelson Mandela International Day
On behalf of our family and the people of the United States, Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes and prayers to Nelson Mandela on the occasion of his 95th…
Remarks by the President on the Confirmation of Richard Cordray as Director for CFPB
State Dining Room 11:04 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, for decades, the middle class in this country was the engine that powered the economy, and that allowed us to all…
Statement by the President
I’m pleased that the Senate took action today to move forward on the nominees who have waited far too long for a vote. Over the last two years, I’ve nominated…
Presidential Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Kent Yoshiho Hirozawa, of New York, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring August 27,…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Kent Hirozawa – Member, National Labor Relations Board Nancy Schiffer – Member,…
Readout of the Vice President’s Calls on Support for Building a United Community in Northern Ireland
The Vice President spoke with First Minister Robinson and Deputy First Minister McGuinness of Northern Ireland today to welcome the launch of an All-Party Group process to address sensitive issues…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, of Missouri, to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring December 16, 2021, vice Shara…
Remarks by President Obama and President George H.W. Bush at Points of Light Award Ceremony
East Room 1:55 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, good afternoon, everybody. And on behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House. Twenty-three years ago, President George H.W. Bush…
Statement by the President
The death of Trayvon Martin was a tragedy. Not just for his family, or for any one community, but for America. I know this case has elicited strong passions. And…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Strengthening our Economy by Passing Bipartisan Immigration Reform
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama said that two weeks ago, a large bipartisan majority in the Senate voted to pass commonsense immigration reform, which would add a…