Weekly Address: Celebrating Independence Day
WASHINGTON, DC—President Obama used his weekly address to commemorate our nation’s Independence Day, and to recognize the generations of Americans— from farmers to teachers to entrepreneurs—who worked together to make…
Remarks by the President at Fourth of July Celebration
South Lawn 5:58 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to the White House. (Applause.) And Happy Fourth of July! (Applause.) So we’ve tried to plan a proper Fourth of July celebration.…
Obama Has Reservations About The Keystone XL Pipeline, A New York Time Interview Reveals
Obama, in an interview with the New York Times, has revealed that he has reservations about approving the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline as it does not create new jobs…
First Lady Michelle Obama and Epicurious Announce Winning Recipes in Nationwide “healthy Lunchtime Challenge”
54 Kids to Attend “State Dinner” at White House on July 9 To Celebrate Nutritious, Delicious Lunchtime Dishes Update: Singer Rachel Crow to Provide Entertainment Washington, DC – First Lady…
President Obama to Award 2012 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal
WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, July 10, 2013 President Obama will award the 2012 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal in the East Room. The First Lady will…
Statement by President Barack Obama on Egypt
As I have said since the Egyptian Revolution, the United States supports a set of core principles, including opposition to violence, protection of universal human rights, and reform that meets…
Readout of the President’s Phone Call with Chancellor Merkel of Germany
President Obama spoke by phone today with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, who offered condolences on the tragic deaths of 19 firefighters in Arizona. The President and the Chancellor discussed…
Readout of the President’s call with President Morsy of Egypt
President Obama called President Morsy on Monday, July 1, to convey his concerns about recent developments in Egypt. The President told President Morsy that the United States is committed to…
Op-Ed by Vice President Joe Biden in The Financial Times: Let Croatia lead the Balkans into the EU
The following op-ed by Vice President Joe Biden appeared today in print in The Financial Times. Let Croatia lead the Balkans into the EU Every country that binds itself to…
Statement by the President on the passing of Former Congressman William H. Gray III
Bill Gray was a trailblazer, proudly representing his beloved Philadelphia in Congress for over a decade as the first African-American to chair the Budget Committee and to serve as the…