Remarks by President Obama and President Nursultan Nazarbayev of the Republic of Kazakhstan Before Bilateral Meeting
Grand Hyatt Seoul, Republic of Korea 2:27 P.M. KST PRESIDENT OBAMA: It is wonderful to see once again President Nazarbayev from Kazakhstan. And I want to first of all congratulate…
Remarks by the First Lady at White House Kitchen Garden Planting
South Lawn 2:20 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: How are you guys doing? AUDIENCE: Good. MRS. OBAMA: Welcome to the White House. What are these? Are they good? AUDIENCE: Yes. MRS.…
Remarks by President Obama at Opening Plenary Session of the Nuclear Security Summit
Coex Center Seoul, Republic of Korea 9:22 A.M. KST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you very much, President Lee, for welcoming us here today and for the extraordinary hospitality and accommodations that…
Statement by the Press Secretary on John Brennan’s Call with President Hadi of Yemen
Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism John Brennan called Yemeni President Abdo Rabo Mansour Hadi today to discuss the ongoing political transition in Yemen. Mr. Brennan commended…
Remarks by the President During Meet and Greet with Troops
Camp Bonifas 11:26 A.M. KST THE PRESIDENT: It’s good to see you. (Applause.) Thank you. Well, listen, I’m not going to give a long speech, because I just want to…
Remarks by President Obama and President Lee Myung-bak in Joint Press Conference
Blue House Seoul, Republic of Korea 6:44 P.M. KST PRESIDENT LEE: (As interpreted.) I apologize for running a little late, ladies and gentlemen. Mr. President, distinguished members of the press,…
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey after Bilateral Meeting
Grand Hyatt Hotel Seoul, Republic of Korea 4:49 P.M. KST PRESIDENT OBAMA: I just want to say how much I appreciate the opportunity to once again meet with my friend…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: President Obama Says House Must Pass Bipartisan Transportation Bill
WASHINGTON, DC—In this week’s address, President Obama called on the House of Representatives to pass a bipartisan transportation bill that would repair crumbling roads and bridges and support construction jobs…
New Report: Affordable Care Act Gives Americans More Security, Better Benefits
The White House today released a new report highlighting the benefits of the Affordable Care Act. The report discusses how the Affordable Care Act has improved the health care system…
President Obama Announces U.S. Nomination of Dr. Jim Yong Kim to Lead World Bank
Today, President Obama announced that the United States is nominating Dr. Jim Yong Kim, a leader who has devoted his career to improving the lives of people in developing countries…