Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Prime Minister Necas of the Czech Republic
President Obama will host Prime Minister Petr Necas of the Czech Republic for a meeting in the Oval Office on Thursday, October 27. The President welcomes the opportunity to reciprocate…
FACT SHEET: The President’s Framework for Investing in Tunisia
“There’s no straight line to progress, and hardship always accompanies a season of hope. But the United States of America was founded on the belief that people should govern themselves.…
Statement by the President Congratulating Nobel Peace Prize Winners
On behalf of the American people, I congratulate the recipients of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee of Liberia, and Tawakkul Karman of Yemen.…
President Obama Announces Another Key Administration Post
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Robert L. Sumwalt – Member, National Transportation Safety Board President Obama…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Violence in Syria
We condemn the assassination of Kurdish opposition leader Mishaal al-Tammo and the vicious and unprovoked assault against prominent opposition figure Riad Sayf in Syria. The United States strongly rejects violence…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Elizabeth Malory Cousens – Representative of the United States on the Economic…
Remarks by the President in Welcoming the 1985 Super Bowl Champion Chicago Bears
THE PRESIDENT: Everybody have a seat. This is as much fun as I will have as President of the United States, right here. (Applause.) This is one of the perks…
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Essebsi After Bilateral Meeting
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it is my great pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Caid Essebsi here to the Oval Office. As I think all of you know, Tunisia was the first…
President Obama Announces the Creation of a Presidential Emergency Board, Names Members
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama signed an Executive Order creating a Presidential Emergency Board to help resolve an ongoing dispute between major freight rail carriers and their unions. President…
News Conference by the President
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. I will take your questions in a second. But first, I just want to say a few words about the economy. Next week, the Senate…