Remarks by the President Commemorating Memorial Day
Memorial Amphitheater Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia 11:39 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Please be seated. Good morning, everybody. Thank you, Secretary Panetta, for your introduction and…
Remarks by the President at the Commemoration Ceremony of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War
The Vietnam War Memorial National Mall Washington, D.C. 2:27 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Chuck, thank you for your words and your friendship and your life of service.…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Honoring Our Fallen Heroes this Memorial Day
WASHINGTON, DC—In this week’s address, President Obama paid tribute to our men and women in uniform who have died in service to our country. The President also reaffirmed our nation’s…
Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden at the Commencement Ceremony of the United States Military Academy
United States Military Academy West Point, New York 10:22 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) It’s a great honor to be here. Distinguished guests; soldiers and officers, friends…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 4045 and H.R. 4967
On Friday, May 25, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 4045, which authorizes a modification to the award of Post‑Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence administrative absence days for certain members of…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the visit of President Benigno Aquino of the Philippines
President Obama will welcome President Benigno Aquino of the Philippines to the White House on Friday, June 8, 2012. The Philippines is a long-standing friend and ally of the United…
President Obama Signs Kansas Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Kansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…
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: • Greta C. Holtz – Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman,…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Greta Christine Holtz, of Maryland, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Student Loan Interest Rate Votes in the Senate
With only 37 days left to stop student loan interest rates from doubling on July 1, Senate Republicans still have not proven that they’re serious about resolving this problem. For…