Remarks by Vice President Biden at Event to Honor U.S. and Iraqi Servicemembers Aw-Fal Palace, Baghdad, Iraq
12:42 P.M. AST VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN: It’s an honor to stand here with President Talabani and Prime Minister Maliki. All of us are gathered here for the same reason. We’re…
Remarks by the President at Lighting of the National Christmas Tree The Ellipse
The Ellipse 5:31 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: It’s nice having your own band. Please have a seat, everyone. Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas! Thank you, Secretary Salazar, for that introduction and…
FACT SHEET: The Beginning of the End of AIDS
Today is a remarkable day. Today, we come together, as a global community, across continents, faiths and cultures, to renew our commitment to ending the AIDS pandemic – once and…
Statement by the Press Secretary on EU actions targeting Iran and Syria
We welcome today’s announcement by the European Union of new economic sanctions and other measures against both Iran and Syria. The United States recently increased our own sanctions on Iran,…
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: Jonathan D. Farrar – Ambassador to the Republic of Panama, Department…
Fact Sheet on the United States’ Relationship with the European Union: An Enduring Partnership
The United States and the European Union are committed to ensuring that our partnership brings greater prosperity and security to our 800 million citizens and to working together to address…
Presidential Nomination and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate
NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Marilyn B. Tavenner, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, vice Donald M. Berwick, resigned. WITHDRAWAL SENT TO THE…
Statement by the President
Tonight, Senate Republicans chose to raise taxes on nearly 160 million hardworking Americans because they refused to ask a few hundred thousand millionaires and billionaires to pay their fair share.…
Remarks by the President on the American Jobs Act – Scranton High School
Scranton High School Scranton, Pennsylvania 2:37 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Scranton! Thank you. (Applause.) It is good to be back in Scranton. Go, Knights! (Applause.) It is good to…
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
Gotham Bar and Grille New York, New York THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. You’re making me blush. (Laughter.) Well, because I see so many…