Remarks of Dr. Jill Biden at Broward College Commencement
Broward College Commencement Fort Lauderdale, Florida May 4, 2012 As Prepared for Delivery Good afternoon, everyone! It’s wonderful to be here in Fort Lauderdale to celebrate such an important day…
Remarks by the President on College Affordability
Washington-Lee High School Arlington, Virginia 11:53 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Generals! (Applause.) Hello, Virginia! (Applause.) Well, let me first of all say, following Amirah is kind of tough. (Laughter.)…
Remarks by the President and Secretary Duncan in Student/Parent Discussion on College Loans
Washington Lee High School, Arlington, Virginia 11:35 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: What I’m going to be talking about today is obviously financing college educations. And I tell a story about…
Remarks by the President Honoring the 2012 NCAA Men’s Basketball Champion Kentucky Wildcats
East Room 5:03 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you! (Applause.) Thank you very much. Everybody, have a seat. Have a seat. Welcome to the White House, and congratulations to the…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Invitation to African Leaders to Join Camp David Summit
President Obama has invited African Leaders to join Leaders at the G-8 Summit at Camp David on May 19 for a discussion session on accelerating progress towards food security in…
Statement by the President on World Press Freedom Day
On this World Press Freedom Day, the United States honors the role of a free press in creating sustainable democracies and prosperous societies. We pay special tribute to those journalists…
Remarks By The President At Cinco De Mayo Reception
Rose Garden 5:12 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hola, hola! (Applause.) Gracias y bienvenidos. I am honored to welcome you to Cinco de Mayo at the White House. (Applause.) Even though…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu
President Obama called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel today from Air Force One to express his personal condolences on the death of his father, Benzion Netanyahu. In the call…
We Can’t Wait: White House Announces Nearly 300,000 Summer Jobs and Other Employment Opportunities for Youth and New Online Tool to Help Youth Access Opportunities
Today, Secretary Solis will join Mayor Nutter at Philadelphia’s City Hall to announce that the Administration has secured additional commitments from 95 companies and non-profits, three cities, two federal agencies…
Statement by NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on National Security Advisor Donilon’s Travel to Russia
National Security Advisor Tom Donilon will travel to Moscow May 3-4 to meet with senior officials in order to review key issues in our bilateral and international agenda as well…