Remarks by the President in Personnel Announcements
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. This afternoon, I’ll hold my first Cabinet meeting of my second term. And there will be some new faces, and there will be some familiar…
Remarks by the Vice President to the AIPAC Policy Conference
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Mr. President. (Applause.) It’s great to be here. It’s great to be here. (Applause.) Hey, Debbie. Ladies and gentlemen, oh, what a difference 40 years…
Remarks by the President Before a Cabinet Meeting
THE PRESIDENT: Well, this is my 17th meeting with my Cabinet; the first one in a second term. And, obviously, we’ve got some familiar faces, we have some new faces,…
Remarks to the Press by the Vice President and French President Hollande
PRESIDENT HOLLANDE: (In progress as translated) — this President here. France will continue its mission allowing Mali to regain its territorial integrity, and then leave the African troops to deal…
Statement by the President on the Passing of Van Cliburn
This week, we mark the passing of Van Cliburn, one of the most talented pianists of the last century and a musical artist of rare distinction. At the young age…
Obama urges young Israelis to pressure for peace in speech, rockets hit Sderot
Obama, in delivering a passionate speech to 2000 enthusiastic Israelis, has urged the younger generation to take a central role in seeking peace with Palestine. In exhorting them to empathize…
Weekly Address: Congress Must Compromise to Stop the Impact of the Sequester
Hi, everybody. On Friday, I met with leaders of both parties in Congress to try and find a way forward in light of the severe budget cuts – known in…
President Obama Signs Disaster Declaration for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
The President today declared a major disaster exists for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and ordered Federal aid to supplement the Tribe’s efforts in the area affected by severe…
White House Announces New Coordinator for the Middle East, North Africa, and the Gulf Region
Today, National Security Advisor Tom Donilon announced that Philip Gordon will be joining the National Security Staff as Special Assistant to the President and White House Coordinator for the Middle…
Weekly Address: A Balanced Approach to Growing the Economy in 2013
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama called on Congress to work together on a balanced approach to reduce our deficit and promote economic growth and job creation. Our…