Presidential Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: John Gerson Levi, of Illinois, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation for a term expiring July 13,…
Statement by Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes on Syrian Chemical Weapons Use
At the President’s direction, the United States Government has been closely monitoring the potential use of chemical weapons within Syria. Following the assessment made by our intelligence community in April,…
On-the-Record Conference Call by Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes on Syria
Via Telephone 5:16 P.M. EDT MS. MEEHAN: Good afternoon, everybody. This is Bernadette Meehan at the National Security Council. Thank you for joining this conference call on Syria. This is…
Remarks by the President at a Reception for LGBT Pride Month
East Room 5:21 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: All right, I will not beat that act. (Laughter.) We could not be prouder of Zea and Luna for the introduction. And welcome,…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Stephanie Sanders Sullivan – Ambassador to the Republic of the…
Remarks by the President at Markey for Senate Rally — Boston, MA
Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts 1:27 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Boston! (Applause.) It is great to be back in Boston. (Applause.) Good to be back…
Remarks by the President at a DNC Event — Miami, FL
Private Residence Miami, Florida 6:08 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Everybody, have a seat. Have a seat. Well, Tom, thank you so much for that introduction and the…
Remarks by the President at a DNC Event
Private Residence Miami Beach, Florida 8:26 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: (Applause.) Hello, everybody! AUDIENCE: Hello! THE PRESIDENT: It is good to be back in Miami. (Applause.) Don’t worry, I still…
Readout of the President’s Call with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
The President spoke to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe today to discuss regional security and economic issues. They pledged to continue to work together closely toward the elimination of North…
Joint Statement between the United States and Peru
TOWARD A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP FOR THE 21ST CENTURY President Barack Obama and President Ollanta Humala reaffirmed today their desire to strengthen the U.S.-Peru relationship by further deepening cooperation on economic…