Remarks by President Obama and U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon in Luncheon Toasts United Nations Headquarters, New York, NY
1:54 P.M. EDT SECRETARY GENERAL BAN: President Obama, Excellencies, distinguished heads of state and government, Your Highnesses, Your Majesties, distinguished ministers, ladies and gentlemen: Welcome to the United Nations. Welcome…
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom
Waldorf Astoria Hotel New York, New York 3:55 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Let me welcome Prime Minister Cameron to the United States and New York. Obviously, there is an extraordinary…
Remarks by President Obama and President Sarkozy of France
Waldorf Astoria Hotel New York, New York 4:53 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: On the anniversary of September 11th, President Sarkozy gave a speech at our embassy in Paris, and he…
Statement by the President on the Repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
Today, the discriminatory law known as ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ is finally and formally repealed. As of today, patriotic Americans in uniform will no longer have to lie about who…
Fact Sheet: Advancing U.S. Interests at the United Nations
The Obama Administration has dramatically changed America’s course at the United Nations to advance our interests and values and help forge a more secure and prosperous world. We have repaired…
In Ohio, Vice President Biden Discusses Importance of American Jobs Act for Small Businesses, Announces $20 Billion Commitment to Increase Small Business Lending
Three-year commitment by 13 major banks will help increase lending to small businesses in underserved communities WASHINGTON – Speaking at Wrap Tite, Inc. – a small business in Solon, Ohio…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Kimberly Owens – Member, Board of Trustees of the Christopher Columbus Fellowship…
Fact Sheet: The Open Government Partnership
“In all parts of the world, we see the promise of innovation to make government more open and accountable. And now, we must build on that progress. And when we…
President Obama to participate in LinkedIn Town Hall in Mountain View, California on Monday, September 26th
President to visit Computer History Museum for “Putting America Back to Work: LinkedIn Presents a Town Hall with President Obama” WASHINGTON, DC – On Monday, September 26th, President Obama will…
Remarks by President Obama at High-Level Meeting on Libya
United Nations New York, New York 11:12 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good morning. Mr. Secretary General, on behalf of us all, thank you for convening this meeting to address a…