Statement by Vice President Biden on the Passing of Senator Daniel Inouye
As my mother would say, the greatest virtue of all is courage, and Danny was courage personified. From the battlefields of World War II where he received the Medal of…
Readout of the President’s Call with Liberal Democratic Party President Shinzo Abe of Japan
The President spoke by telephone this evening with Shinzo Abe, the President of the Liberal Democratic Party, to congratulate him on the results of yesterday’s Lower House elections in Japan.…
Statement by the President on the Elections in Japan
I congratulate Liberal Democratic Party President Shinzo Abe on his party’s success in the elections in Japan today. The U.S-Japan Alliance serves as the cornerstone of peace and prosperity in…
Remarks by the President at Sandy Hook Interfaith Prayer Vigil
Newtown High School Newtown, Connecticut 8:37 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, Governor. To all the families, first responders, to the community of Newtown, clergy, guests —…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
Washington, D.C. Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Richard J. Engler – Member, Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board Linda…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Upcoming Schedule
Tomorrow evening, the President will travel to Newtown, CT to meet with the families of those who were lost and thank first responders. The President will also speak at an…
Weekly Address: Nation Grieves for Those Killed in Tragic Shooting in Newtown, CT
On Friday, we learned that more than two dozen people were killed when a gunman opened fire in an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. Most of those who died were…
25 States Refuse to Participate in Obama Care, Will Run their Own Health Insurance Exchanges
With the December 14 deadline passed to opt for Obamacare or state-run exchanges, almost half the states have decided to build these services on their own. Summing up the attitude…
White House Releases Report on Beyond the Border and Regulatory Cooperation Council with Canada
WASHINGTON, DC – On December 7, 2011, President Obama and Prime Minister Harper of Canada met at the White House and announced two initiatives to ensure that the vital economic…