Readout of the President’s Phone Call with Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar
President Obama spoke by phone today with Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar. The President extended his best wishes to Amir Tamim and noted that he looks forward…
Remarks by the First Lady and the President at Kids’ State Dinner
East Room 12:22 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, guys. (Applause.) Thank you so much. You all, rest yourselves. I know you’ve been waiting patiently. Coming to the White House,…
President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Inauguration Ceremony of the President of Mongolia
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to attend the inauguration ceremony of His Excellency Ts. Elbegdorj, to his second term as President…
Statement by the President on the Occasion of Ramadan
With the start of the sacred month of Ramadan, Michelle and I extend our best wishes to Muslim communities here in the United States and around the world. For the…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Wanda Felton – First Vice President, Export-Import Bank of the United States…
White House Announces Nancy Hogan to Step Down; Jonathan McBride to Serve as Assistant to the President & Director of Presidential Personnel
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the White House announced that Nancy Hogan will be stepping down from her position as Assistant to the President & Director of Presidential Personnel later this…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with Health Care Innovators
Following up on a Cabinet meeting focused on management and innovation, the President and senior members of the administration including Health & Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Centers for Medicare…
Remarks by the President Presenting New Management Agenda
State Dining Room 11:52 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Everybody, please have a seat. Well, thank you so much. Back in 2007, when I…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with the National Security Council Regarding the Situation in Egypt
President Obama convened a secure conference call with the National Security Council today to review the very fluid situation in Egypt. The President condemned the ongoing violence across Egypt and…
President Obama Updated on the Plane Crash in San Francisco
Soon after the plane crash in San Francisco, CA, the President was made aware of the incident by Lisa Monaco, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism. The…