President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Opening Ceremony of the 10th Special Olympics World Winter Games
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to PyeongChang, Korea to attend the Opening Ceremony of the 10th Special Olympics World Winter Games on January 29,…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Gerald Lyn Early, of Missouri, to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities for a term expiring January 26, 2018, vice Josiah…
Statement by the President on the Passage of the Supplemental for Hurricane Sandy
I am pleased that Congress took bipartisan action to provide funding for the communities in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, and other eastern states devastated by Hurricane Sandy. For…
Remarks by the President Before Meeting with Law Enforcement Officials
THE PRESIDENT: Well, Vice President Biden and I just want to thank the police chiefs and sheriffs who are here today representing law enforcement officials all across the country who…
Remarks by the President in Welcoming the Miami Heat
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Everybody please have a seat. Well, today I am honored to welcome a little up-and-coming basketball team — (laughter) — to the White House called…
Statement by the President on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
On January 27th, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor the memories of the 6 million Jews and millions of other innocent victims whose lives were tragically taken during the Holocaust…
Daily Guidance for the Vice President
Monday, January 28, 2013 In the morning, the Vice President will attend the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. In the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will…
Statement by the President on Senator Harkin
By the time Senator Harkin finishes his fifth term, he will have represented the people of Iowa in the United States Congress for an incredible 40 years. He has served…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Two Nominees Who Will Fight for the American People
WASHINGTON, DC—In this week’s address, President Obama discussed his nomination of Mary Jo White to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission and Richard Cordray to continue as Director of the…
Statement from the President on the Departure of Chris Lu
WASHINGTON, DC — The White House today announced the departure of Chris Lu, Assistant to the President and Cabinet Secretary. President Obama said, “Chris Lu is one of my longest-serving…