Remarks by the President at DNC Event–West Hollywood, CA
West Hollywood, California September 26, 2011 6:19 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, LA! Thank you. Thank you, everybody. AUDIENCE: Four more years! Four more years! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. It’s…
Remarks by the President at a DNC Event–Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, California September 26, 2011 8:16 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you. (Applause.) Everybody, please have a seat. So let me begin by thanking Jeffrey and…
Remarks by the President on the Occasion of Rosh Hashanah
Below is a transcript of the President’s videotaped remarks on the occasion of Rosh Hashanah. You can view the blog post and video HERE. To download the .mp4 format of…
Remarks by the President on the American Jobs Act in Denver, Colorado
Abraham Lincoln High School Denver, Colorado 2:20 P.M. MDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Denver! (Applause.) What a beautiful day. Thank you so much. How’s it going, Lancers? (Applause.) I hear the…
The White House and National Science Foundation Announce New Workplace Flexibility Policies to Support America’s Scientists and Their Families
12:45PM Conference Call with Tina Tchen, John P. Holdren, and Subra Suresh Today, White House Council on Women and Girls Executive Director Tina Tchen, White House Office of Science and…
President Obama Honors Outstanding Early-Career Scientists
President Obama today named 94 researchers as recipients of the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the United States government on science and…
Statement by the President on the Passing of Wangari Maathai
It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Professor Wangari Maathai. On behalf of all Americans, Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to Professor Maathai’s…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Gary Blumenthal, of Massachusetts, to be a Member of the National Council on Disability for a term expiring September 17, 2013. (Reappointment) Susan A. Maxman,…
Statement by Vice President Biden on the Passing of Professor Wangari Maathai
I was honored to meet Professor Wangari Maathai in Nairobi just over a year ago, and like millions of others was saddened to learn today of her passing. History will…
Remarks by the President at DNC Event–Paramount Theatre, Seattle, WA
The Paramount Theatre Seattle, Washington September 25, 2011 2:38 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you, Seattle! Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you, Seattle. (Applause.)…