Remarks by Vice President Biden at Lunch in Honor of Vice President Xi of the People’s Republic of China
J.W. Marriott Los Angeles, California 1:00 P.M. PST VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN: Thank you very much. Mr. Mayor, let me begin by thanking you for your hospitality. It’s good to be…
Remarks by the President at Campaign Event
Private Residence Seattle, Washington 2:41 P.M. PST THE PRESIDENT: That was a one-time affair. The fewer the shows, the higher the admission. (Laughter.) But, first of all, I just want…
Remarks by the President at Campaign Event
The Westin Bellevue Bellevue, WA 4:34 P.M. PST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Bellevue! (Applause.) Hello, Seattle! (Applause.) It is good to be here back in the Pacific Northwest. (Applause.) Everybody can…
Statement from Vice President Biden on the Spectrum Agreement to Safeguard First Responder Communications
After 9/11, we pledged that our cops, firefighters and EMTs would have the technology they need to stay safe and do their jobs. Part of that promise included deploying a…
President Obama Takes Actions to Promote American Manufacturing and Increase U.S. Exports at Boeing
Today, the President will visit the Boeing assembly facility in Everett, Washington, to announce new steps aimed at promoting American manufacturing and increasing U.S. exports. Manufacturing represents nearly 60% of…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the First Anniversary of Libya’s Revolution
The United States congratulates Chairman Jalil, Prime Minister al-Keeb, and all the people of Libya on the first anniversary of their historic revolution. Last February, few could imagine that the…
National Security Advisor Tom Donilon to Travel to Israel
National Security Advisor Tom Donilon will travel to Israel from February 18-20 for consultations with senior Israeli officials about a range of issues, including Iran, Syria, and other regional security…
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: Makila James – Ambassador to the Kingdom of Swaziland, Department of…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Erica Lynn Groshen, of New York, to be Commissioner of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor, for a term of four years, vice Keith Hall, term…
United States Achieves Breakthrough on Movies in Dispute with China
Washington, D.C. – Vice President Joe Biden announced today that China has agreed to significantly increase market access for U.S. movies in order to resolve outstanding issues related to films…