Remarks by the President and First Lady Honoring the 2011 World Champion St. Louis Cardinals East Room
3:33 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Please be seated. Hello, everyone. AUDIENCE: Happy birthday! MRS. OBAMA: Oh, thank you! THE PRESIDENT: It’s her birthday! MRS. OBAMA: It’s my birthday. THE PRESIDENT:…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of President Saakashvili of Georgia
President Obama will host President Mikheil Saakashvili of Georgia for a meeting in the Oval Office on Monday, January 30th. This year marks the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations between…
Statement from NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on Violence in South Sudan
The United States continues to be deeply disturbed by the recent interethnic clashes in Jonglei State in the Republic of South Sudan that are causing tremendous human suffering, displacement, and…
Remarks by the President at a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Service Event
Browne Education Campus Washington, D.C. 9:57 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, good morning, everybody! AUDIENCE: Good morning! THE PRESIDENT: Oh, this looks like an outstanding group, I can already tell.…
President Obama, Cabinet Secretaries, and Senior Administration Officials Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service by Participating in Community Service Projects and Events Throughout the Country
WASHINGTON, DC – To honor the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service and Dr. King’s life and legacy, the President and Mrs. Obama, the Vice President and…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Helping American Businesses Succeed
WASHINGTON, DC— In his weekly address, President Obama told the American people about companies that are “insourcing” – choosing to bring jobs back and make additional investments in the United…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Taiwan’s Elections
We congratulate Ma Ying-jeou on his reelection and the people of Taiwan on the successful conduct of their presidential and legislative elections. Through the hard work of its people and…
Statement by the President on the Release of Burmese Political Prisoners
President Thein Sein’s decision to release hundreds of prisoners of conscience is a substantial step forward for democratic reform. Two months ago, I spoke with Aung San Suu Kyi and…
Government Reorganization Fact Sheet
Looking to make our government leaner, smarter and more consumer-friendly, the President will call on Congress to reinstate the authority that past Presidents had, over decades, to reorganize the government.…
Remarks by the President on Government Reform
East Room THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Please have a seat. Welcome to the White House. I see all sorts of small business people here, and I am thrilled to…