Remarks by the President on the Impact of the Sequester – Newport News, VA
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Newport News! (Applause.) Well, it is good to see all of you here today. I want to thank your CEO, Mike Petters, for showing me around. I…
Renewing the National Commitment to Putting America’s Heroes Back to Work
Washington, D.C. – As part of their Joining Forces initiative, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden addressed the National Governors Association and renewed their call on governors to…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Syrian Opposition Coalition President Moaz al-Khatib
Vice President Biden called Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC) President Moaz al-Khatib today to discuss the February 28 Friends of the Syrian People (FOSP) ministerial in Rome. Vice President Biden welcomed…
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: • Jannette L. Dates – Member, Board of Directors of the…
Remarks by the First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden to National Governors Association
DR. BIDEN: Thank you very much. (Applause.) Thank you, David, for that kind introduction. And thank you all for coming this morning. It was great to see you all last…
Remarks by the President and Vice President at Meeting of the National Governors Association
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. I tell you what, I didn’t know Jack was as good as he is until I heard that rhyme last night. (Laughter.) Jack, if…
Remarks by the President at National Governors Association Dinner
THE PRESIDENT: Welcome, everybody. It is wonderful for us to have you here at the White House. Michelle and I are so happy to host you, and I want to…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Congress Must Act Now to Stop the Sequester
WASHINGTON, DC—President Obama used this week’s address to urge Congress to stop the harmful automatic cuts that threaten thousands of jobs and affect our national security—called the sequester—from taking effect…
Letter from the President — Concerning Niger
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) On February 20, 2013, the last elements of a deployment of approximately 40 additional U.S. military personnel entered Niger with the consent of the…
President Obama Signs Louisiana Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Louisiana and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…