Remarks by President Obama and President Abbas of the Palestinian Authority in Joint Press Conference
PRESIDENT ABBAS: (As interpreted.) In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate. Mr. President Barack Obama, I wish to warmly welcome you and your accompanying delegation to Palestine. Mr.…
Remarks of President Barack Obama To the People of Israel
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Well, it is a great honor to be with you here in Jerusalem, and I’m so grateful for the welcome that…
Remarks by President and President Peres of Israel at State Dinner
PRESIDENT PERES: I think that’s the President’s remarks. Mr. President, can I read your speech? (Laughter.) They are mistaken. (Laughter.) President Barack Obama, my dear friend, let me say first,…
President Obama to Honor MLS Cup Champion Los Angeles Galaxy and Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings at The White House
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, March 26, President Obama will welcome the Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings and the Major League Soccer champion LA Galaxy to the White House to…
President Obama Signs Connecticut Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Connecticut and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on UN Human Rights Council Vote on Sri Lanka
The United States welcomes today’s passage of the UN Human Rights Council resolution on “Promoting reconciliation and accountability in Sri Lanka.” This resolution, which the United States co-sponsored as part…
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: • Cynthia L. Attwood – Member, Occupational Safety and Health Review…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Cynthia L. Attwood, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission for a term expiring April 27, 2019. (Reappointment)…
Remarks by President Obama and President Peres After Meeting
PRESIDENT PERES: President Obama, it is a great privilege for me and for the people of Israel to host you here in Jerusalem. It was a real pleasure to sit…
Remarks by the First Lady at Fisher House Family Easter Event
MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, Crystal. It’s so good to be back. It’s good to see you guys. Are you having fun? CHILDREN: Yes. MRS. OBAMA: Are you ready for a…