President Obama Signs Iowa Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Iowa and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…
Remarks by President Obama at Ubungo Symbion Power Plant
Ubungo Plaza, Symbion Power Plant Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 10:58 A.M. EAT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good morning, everybody. Please have a seat. It is wonderful to be here with President Kikwete.…
Remarks by First Lady Michelle Obama and First Lady Laura Bush in a Conversation at the African First Ladies Summit
Serena Hotel Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 9:56 A.M. SAT MS. ROBERTS: What a great occasion, and what a tremendous honor for me to be here. Thank you so very, very…
Statement by the President on the Wildfire in Arizona
Yesterday, nineteen firefighters were killed in the line of duty while fighting a wildfire outside Yarnell, Arizona. They were heroes — highly-skilled professionals who, like so many across our country…
Readout of President Obama’s Call with Australian Prime Minister Rudd and former Prime Minister Gillard
Earlier today from Air Force One, the President called Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and former Prime Minister Julia Gillard of Australia. In his call with Prime Minister Rudd, the President…
Readout of President Obama’s Call to Arizona Governor Jan Brewer
Today, President Obama called Governor Jan Brewer to receive an update on the Yarnell Hill fire and express his condolences to the families of the 19 brave firefighters and all…
Remarks by President Obama and President Kikwete of Tanzania at Joint Press Conference
State House Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 5:09 P.M. EAT PRESIDENT KIKWETE: You Excellency, Barack Obama, President of the United States of America — Mr. President, let me once again welcome…
Remarks by President Obama at Business Leaders Forum
Hyatt Kilimanjaro Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 7:30 P.M. EAT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Please have a seat. I apologize that we were a little bit late, but some of…
Remarks by President Obama in an Exchange of Dinner Toasts — Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
State House Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 8:58 PM EAT PRESIDENT OBAMA: President Kikwete, Madam First Lady, distinguished guests — on behalf of myself and Michelle, our delegation, our daughters —…
Remarks by the First Lady During Discussion with South African Students and Google+ Hangout at Connecting Continents Event
ci-Bono Center Johannesburg, South Africa June 29, 2013 4:07 P.M. SAST MR. DHOLOMO: Thank you very much, Mrs. Obama, for joining us. That was a very inspirational speech. We’re joined…