Victims of 9/11 will always be remembered, says Obama at 11th Anniversary
In one of three ceremonies which were held to commemorate the 9/11 attacks, Obama said that the 3000 victims will never be forgotten, no matter how many years pass ever…
Weekly Address: Congress Must Act to Create Jobs and Grow the Economy
WASHINGTON, DC—In his weekly address, President Obama told the American people that the House of Representatives left town last week without finishing important work that would create jobs and strengthen…
Message from the President to Commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation
On September 22, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, boldly declaring that on New Year’s Day, 1863, all people held as slaves in areas “in rebellion against…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Marilyn A. Brown, of Georgia, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for a term expiring May 18,…
Remarks by the First Lady at a Campaign Event – Morgan State University
REMARKS BY THE FIRST LADY AT A CAMPAIGN EVENT Morgan State University Baltimore, Maryland 5:56 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Wow. Well, thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you. You all,…
Remarks by the First Lady at a Campaign Event — Phoenix, Maryland
Private Residence Phoenix, Maryland 8:21 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you all. Thank you so much. (Applause.) All right, I get embarrassed. You’re embarrassing me. (Laughter.) But thank you so…
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event — Milwaukee Theater
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AT A CAMPAIGN EVENT Milwaukee Theater Milwaukee, Wisconsin 3:21 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you! (Applause.) It is great…
We Can’t Wait: Obama Administration Announces Two California Transportation Projects to Be Expedited
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, as part of his We Can’t Wait initiative, President Obama announced that two nationally and regionally significant surface transportation projects in California will be expedited to…
President Obama Signs Proclamation Designating Chimney Rock as a National Monument
National Monument Will Honor Native American Culture, Generate Tourism and Economic Benefits for Local Economy WASHINGTON, DC – Today President Obama signed a proclamation establishing Chimney Rock as a National…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki
Vice President Biden today called Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to discuss a range of topics, including the recent high-level U.S. delegations to Iraq led by Chairman of the Joint…