Early Reactions to the Nomination of Jim Yong Kim as President of the World Bank
Secretary of the Treasury Timothy F. Geithner “Jim Yong Kim is exceptionally well qualified to serve as President of the World Bank. He is an innovative leader whose groundbreaking work…
Statement by the Press Secretary on President Obama’s Meeting with Prime Minister Gilani of Pakistan
President Obama will meet with Prime Minister Gilani of Pakistan on Tuesday, March 27, after the Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul. The meeting will be an opportunity for the United…
Remarks by the President on the Nomination of Dr. Jim Kim for World Bank President
The Rose Garden 10:09 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. In February, Bob Zoellick, the current President of the World Bank, announced that he would be stepping down at…
Campaign Event Remarks by the Vice President on Seniors
Wynmoor Village Coconut Creek, Florida 12:51 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Howard, thank you very much and my colleagues, Ted and Debbie. And I understand State Senator Jeremy Ring is…
Statement by the President on the Passing of John Payton
Michelle and I were saddened to hear about the passing of our dear friend John Payton. As president and director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, John led…
Obama’s Recent Success With Job Growth Will Only Increase Expectations
With the jobs numbers increasing for some time now, there’s no doubt that Obama has a new hurdle to deal with: rising expectations. With the Presidential elections to take place…
Remarks by the President on Energy
Maljamar, New Mexico 6:16 P.M. MDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, New Mexico! (Applause.) It’s great to be here! Everybody have a seat. I know it’s a little windy out here, but…
Remarks by the President on American-Made Energy
Cushing Pipe Yard Cushing, Oklahoma 10:22 A.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Oklahoma! (Applause.) Well, it’s good to be here. Everybody, have a seat. Have a seat. AUIDENCE MEMBER: I love…
Remarks by the President on American-Made Energy
The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio 4:27 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Buckeyes! (Applause.) Yes. It is good to be back at The Ohio State University. (Applause.) I want to…
President Obama Signs West Virginia Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of West Virginia and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by…