Remarks by the President at the 2011 National Medals of Arts and Humanities Ceremony
East Room 1:52 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you! Hello, everybody. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you, everybody. Please, please have…
FACT SHEET: A Blueprint to Train Two Million Workers for High-Demand Industries through a Community College to Career Fund
In his State of the Union address, President Obama called for a national commitment to help create an economy built to last by training two million workers with skills that…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Sharon Block, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring December…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom
The President and Prime Minister Cameron spoke by telephone today, continuing their frequent consultations on a range of global issues. The President and Prime Minister discussed the situation in Syria,…
Remarks by Vice President Biden and Chinese Vice President Xi at the State Department Luncheon Benjamin Franklin Room, State Department
VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN: Well, thank you all for being here. And it’s an honor to welcome Vice President Xi, along with the entire Chinese delegation. I told Vice President Xi,…
Remarks by the First Lady at a Let’s Move! Faith and Communities Event
Northland Church Longwood, Florida 10:17 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Good morning! Oh, you rest yourselves. (Laughter.) I know you’ve been through a lot this morning — a little dancing, a…
Remarks by the First Lady at a Let’s Move! Faith and Communities Physical Activity Event at Walt Disney World
ESPN Wide World of Sports Walt Disney World Orlando, Florida 2:25 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Oh, my gosh! You guys be careful! (Applause.) Oh, wow! It sounds like you all…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Extending the Payroll Tax Cut for the Middle Class
WASHINGTON, DC—In this week’s address, President Obama urged Congress to quickly pass the payroll tax cut extension to prevent a tax hike on 160 million hardworking Americans who are still…
Remarks by the President on Preventive Care
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:15 P.M. EST Q Here we go. THE PRESIDENT: Here we go. Q Here he is. THE PRESIDENT: Here I am. Q “Hello, everybody.”…
Remarks by the First Lady at “Top Chef” School Event — Dallas, TX
Kleberg/Rylie Recreation Center Dallas, Texas 11:20 A.M. CST MRS. OBAMA: Wow! Wasn’t that fun? AUDIENCE: Yes! (Applause.) MRS. OBAMA: I think the point in our decision is that when you’ve…