Remarks by the President at AAPI Heritage Month Celebration
THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to the White House, everybody. And thank you, Joan, for the introduction. And I want to thank everybody who’s here — the incredible warmth of the reception.…
Remarks by the President Commemorating Memorial Day
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Please be seated. Thank you very much. Good morning, everybody. I want to thank Secretary Chuck Hagel, not only for the introduction but, Chuck, for…
Remarks to the Press by Vice President Biden and Colombian President Santos, Bogota, Colombia
PRESIDENT SANTOS: (As interpreted.) Good afternoon, everyone. First of all, I would like to warmly welcome Vice President Joe Biden on behalf of the 47 million Colombians. I would like…
Remarks by the President After Touring the Tornado Damage in Oklahoma
THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Obviously, a picture is worth a thousand words, and what we’re seeing here I think gives you some sense of what the people of Moore…
Giving Thanks to our Fallen Heroes this Memorial Day
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama commemorated Memorial Day by paying tribute to the men and women in uniform who have given their lives in service to our…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 360
On Friday, May 24, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 360, which provides for the presentation of a congressional gold medal to commemorate the lives of the four young…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Calls with Iraqi Kurdistan President Masud Barzani and Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Osama Nujayfi
Vice President Biden spoke with Iraqi Kurdistan President Masud Barzani and Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Osama Nujayfi yesterday, Thursday, May 23rd. With President Barzani, the Vice President commended the…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki
Vice President Biden spoke with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki today. Discussion focused on Syria, and both leaders agreed on the importance of a negotiated end to the conflict. The…
Remarks by the President at the United States Naval Academy Commencement
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Midshipmen! (Applause.) Well, thank you, Governor O’Malley, for your kind introduction and the great support that Maryland gives this Academy. To Secretary Mabus, Admiral Greenert, General Paxton…
Remarks by the First Lady at Savoy Elementary School Visit
MRS. OBAMA: Hey, everyone! Oh, my goodness. You guys look good. I have been waiting to come visit you guys for a long, long time — ever since I experienced…