Remarks by the President at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Dedication
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. (Applause.) Thank you. (Applause.) Please be seated. An earthquake and a hurricane may have delayed this day, but this is a day that would…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Working Together to Create Jobs
WASHINGTON- Speaking to the American people from Detroit, Michigan, President Obama highlighted the landmark trade agreements passed in a bipartisan way this week which will support tens of thousands of…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Death of Laura Pollán
The President’s thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and colleagues of Laura Pollán, the founder of Las Damas de Blanco, who passed away Friday in Havana. Pollán and…
President Obama does not regret investment in Solyndra, says it was a ‘bet’
Almost two months ago, Solyndra, the solar-panel maker filed for bankruptcy yet Obama does not regret authorizing a 527-million dollar Energy Department loan, as the overall portfolio of loan guarantees…
Background on the President’s Visit to Michigan Today with President Lee of South Korea
Today, President Obama and President Lee of South Korea will travel to Orion Township, Michigan to tour the GM Assembly plant that produces the new Chevrolet Sonic subcompact. The Chevrolet…
Obama Administration Releases Creating Pathways to Opportunity Report Highlighting Work Done to Help Underserved Communities, Strengthen the Middle Class
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the White House released Creating Pathways to Opportunity, a report highlighting the work the Obama Administration has done to date to help Americans climb the ladder…
Remarks of Dr. Jill Biden at the OJJDP National Conference
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention National Conference: “Children’s Justice & Safety: Unite, Build, Lead” Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center Friday, October 14, 2011 National Harbor, MD As…
Readout of the President’s Call with Chancellor Merkel
The President and German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke by phone this afternoon, continuing their ongoing consultations on the evolving financial situation in the eurozone. The President and the Chancellor also…
President Obama Signs New Jersey Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New Jersey and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by…
Remarks by President Obama and President Lee of the Republic of Korea at GM Plant, Lake Orion, Michigan
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Hello, Detroit! (Applause.) Hello! Everybody, please have a seat, have a seat. It is great to be back in the Motor City. (Applause.) I notice the mood is…