Proposed Legislation Tries to Ban Anonymous Comments on the Internet
The freedom to say or do things on the web without being known or identified can be a good or bad thing. As a good thing, Anonymity on the web…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 2072
On Wednesday, May 30, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 2072, the “Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012,” which reauthorizes Export-Import Bank activities, increases the Bank’s exposure cap, and…
President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to Apia, Samoa to Attend the 50th Anniversary of Independence
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Apia, Samoa to attend the 50th Anniversary of Independence, on June 1, 2012. The Honorable David Huebner, U.S.…
Readout of the President’s Meeting Regarding Preparations for the Upcoming Hurricane Season
Today, ahead of the start of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season which begins on Friday, President Obama was briefed on federal preparations for the upcoming hurricane season and steps FEMA…
Readout of the President’s Videoconference with Chancellor Merkel, President Hollande and Prime Minister Monti
Earlier today President Obama held a videoconference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Francois Hollande and Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti. They discussed developments in Europe, following up on…
Remarks by the President at Export-Import Bank Bill Signing
South Court Auditorium 11:35 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Everybody, please have a seat. Have a seat. I want to begin by recognizing the…
Remarks by the President to a Jewish American Heritage Reception
East Room 5:17 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you! (Applause.) Well, welcome to the White House, everybody. I hope you’re having fun. Excellent. I want to recognize Ambassador Michael Oren,…
Remarks by the President at Presidential Medal of Freedom Ceremony
Note – the language in asterisks below is historically inaccurate. It should instead have been: “Nazi death camps in German occupied Poland”. We regret the error. East Room 3:45 P.M.…
Op-ed by President Obama: Keeping faith with Vietnam veterans
The full text of the op-ed by President Barack Obama is printed below. The piece was published today in Military.com, Military Times and Stars and Stripes. Keeping faith with Vietnam…
First Lady Named Sponsor of New Navy Submarine, USS ILLINOIS
Accepts Honor During Visit with First Female Navy Submariners As part of the Joining Forces initiative to honor, recognize and serve military families, today at the White House President Obama…