Remarks by the President in a Meeting with the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness
THE PRESIDENT: Well, let me just make a few remarks up front, and then really what I want to do is hear from all of you. First of all, I…
Remarks by the President on the American Jobs Act
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Please have a seat. Have a…
Remarks by the President at a DNC Event Sheraton Downtown Hotel, Orlando, Florida
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Well, it is good to be in Orlando! (Applause.) It’s good to be back in Florida. Some perfect Florida weather out…
Remarks by the First Lady at 2012 DNC Reception Marriott Wardman Park, Washington, D.C.
MRS. OBAMA: Ah, this is a good group! (Laughter.) Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much. It is a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Violence in Egypt
The President is deeply concerned about the violence in Egypt that has led to a tragic loss of life among demonstrators and security forces. The United States expresses our condolences…
Readout of the President’s Calls with British Prime Minister Cameron and French President Sarkozy
Today the President spoke by phone separately with British Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy, continuing his close consultations with these key allies about the situation in…
Vice President Biden to Travel to Greece, Turkey
Vice President Joe Biden will travel to Greece and Turkey in early December. In Athens, the Vice President will continue our close dialogue and cooperation with the Government of Greece.…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Growing the Economy with the American Jobs Act
WASHINGTON—In this week’s address, President Obama told the American people that the Senate will vote on the American Jobs Act next week, which independent economists have said will put Americans…
Fact Sheet: Safeguarding the U.S. Government’s Classified Information and Networks
Following the unlawful disclosure of classified information by WikiLeaks in the summer of 2010, the National Security Staff formed an interagency committee to review the policies and practices surrounding the…
Statement by the President on Ten Years of American Service in Afghanistan
Ten years ago today, in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, our nation went to war against al Qaeda and its Taliban protectors in Afghanistan. As we mark a decade…