Readout of President Obama’s call to President Calderon
President Obama called President Calderon of Mexico from Air Force One to tell him that he was shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic death of Mexican Interior Secretary…
Readout by Ben Rhodes on the President’s Call to President Calderon of Mexico Aboard Air Force One En Route San Diego, CA
Aboard Air Force One En Route San Diego, California 4:32 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Sorry to have to come back, but we just wanted to make sure — the President…
Remarks by the First Lady at a Joining Forces Announcement
11:26 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, everyone. (Applause.) Good morning. I want to start by thanking Kevin for that very kind introduction. And I want to thank him for…
Statement by the President on the Anniversary of the Birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
I send my best wishes to all those observing the anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru. On this occasion, we are reminded of…
First Lady Michelle Obama Announces Major Private Sector Commitments to Hire 100,000 Veterans and Military Spouses in Support of Joining Forces
Leading Organizations Answer President Obama’s Challenge to Private Sector to Hire & Train Veterans and Military Spouses Washington, D.C. – Today, in her keynote address to the U.S. Chamber of…
Statement by President Obama on Progress in Russia’s WTO Accession Talks
I congratulate President Medvedev and his government for completing negotiations on the terms and conditions for Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO), which were adopted today by the…
Statement by the President on the State Department’s Keystone XL Pipeline Announcement
I support the State Department’s announcement today regarding the need to seek additional information about the Keystone XL Pipeline proposal. Because this permit decision could affect the health and safety…
Statement from the President on Senate Vote in Favor of Tax Credits to Help Get Veterans Back to Work
Today, Republicans and Democrats in the Senate did the right thing and passed tax credits that will encourage businesses to hire America’s veterans. Tomorrow, our nation will commemorate Veterans Day…
President Obama Nominates Professor Scott L. Silliman and William B. Pollard, III to Serve on the US Court of Military Commission Review
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Professor Scott L. Silliman and William B. Pollard, III to serve on the United States Court of Military Commission Review. “Today I am…
President Obama Nominates Richard Gary Taranto to Serve on the US Court of Appeals
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Richard Gary Taranto to serve on the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. President Obama said, “Richard Taranto is a…