Statement by the President on International Women’s Day
On International Women’s Day, the United States celebrates the many achievements and milestones in the ongoing struggle for gender equality around the world, and reaffirms our commitment to accelerating progress.…
Fact Sheet on the U.S.-Ghana Development and Economic Relationship
Ghana’s democratic and economic development successes exemplify the integral relationship between democracy, good governance, and development. Ghana also exemplifies many of the positive economic trends in Sub-Saharan Africa. Africa is…
President Obama Responds To Limbaugh’s Insults, Keeping His Daughters In Mind
Following remarks by Rush Limbaugh, in calling Georgetown University’s law student Sandra Fluke a ‘slut’ and a ‘prostitute’ for supporting Obama’s policies on birth control, President Obama responded by talking…
Remarks by the President on Energy — Mount Holly, NC
Daimler Truck Manufacturing Plant Mount Holly, North Carolina 12:50 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, North Carolina! (Applause.) Hello, Mount Holly! (Applause.) Thank you, Juan, for that introduction. I did not…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with Libyan Prime Minister ElKeib
This morning President Obama welcomed Libyan Prime Minister Abdurrahim ElKeib to the White House—the first of several meetings the Prime Minister will hold with U.S. officials this week. During the…
Remarks by the President at Business Roundtable
Newseum Washington, D.C. 7:06 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much, everybody. It is good to see all of you. Jim, thank you for the introduction.…
Statement by the President on the Passing of Congressman Donald Payne
Michelle and I were saddened to hear about the passing of Congressman Donald Payne, Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and former Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus. By…
Vice President Biden, Administration Officials Welcome Clarification of Countervailing Duty Law
Administration Urged Congress to Act on Behalf of U.S. Businesses, Workers Washington, D.C. – Vice President Biden, along with U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk and U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary…
Joint Statement to the Press by Vice President Joe Biden and Honduran President Porfirio Lobo Sosa
Presidential Palace Tegucigalpa, Honduras 4:45 P.M. CST PRESIDENT LOBO SOSA: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen of the national and international press and the media. It’s a true honor for us…
President Obama Signs Kentucky Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and ordered Federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…