Remarks by the President at Dedication of Statue Honoring Rosa Parks — US Capitol
THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Speaker, Leader Reid, Leader McConnell, Leader Pelosi, Assistant Leader Clyburn; to the friends and family of Rosa Parks; to the distinguished guests who are gathered here today.…
Remarks by the President at Business Council Dinner
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Please — I didn’t think they were going to do the music. (Laughter.) Andrew, thank you very much for your introduction and your leadership. I want…
Remarks by the First Lady on Healthy School Meals and Healthy Changes Happening in Mississippi
MRS. OBAMA: Good afternoon, everyone. I am beyond thrilled to be back here in Mississippi. And I want to start by thanking Emma. I mean, first of all, I know…
First Lady Michelle Obama Announces New Effort to Make Healthier, MyPlate Recipes Easy to Find and Share
WASHINGTON, DC –Today, five of America’s largest media companies, as well as Pinterest, announced a new collaboration in support of Let’s Move! to make it easier for their millions of…
Vice President Biden Announces Jake Sullivan as New National Security Advisor
WASHINGTON, DC – The Vice President announced today that Jake Sullivan will serve as his new National Security Advisor, starting this week. He succeeds Tony Blinken, who was appointed by…
White House Policy for Countering Improvised Explosive Devices
The President signed the White House Policy for Countering Improvised Explosive Devices today. The policy can be found here.
Readout of the President’s Phone Call with Egyptian President Morsy
President Obama spoke with Egyptian President Morsy today to reaffirm the United States’ strong commitment to the Egyptian people as they continue their transition to democracy. The President welcomed President…
Statement from the President on the Confirmation of Chuck Hagel as Secretary of Defense
With the bipartisan confirmation of Chuck Hagel as our next Secretary of Defense, we will have the defense secretary our nation needs and the leader our troops deserve. From the…
Statement from the Vice President on the Confirmation of Chuck Hagel as Secretary of Defense
I’ve travelled across the world with Chuck Hagel, and I’ve seen him in action in the United States Senate. Wherever he is, his talent and dedication to our country are…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Stephen J. Hadley, Nominee for Member, Board of Directors of the United States Institute of Peace…