Remarks by the President at a DNC Event
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Miami! (Applause.) It’s good to see you. (Applause.) It is good to be back in Miami. (Applause.) Thank you, thank you, everybody. Thank you. Everybody have a…
Remarks by the President at a DNC event
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Everybody please have a seat, have a seat. I am among a lot of friends here tonight, and it is just wonderful to…
Weekly Address: Government Partnering with the Private Sector to Train Workers and Spur Hiring
WASHINGTON – In his weekly address, President Obama spoke to the American people about how the government is partnering with the private sector to make sure workers have the skills…
Statement by Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism John Brennan on the Death of Harun Fazul
Harun Fazul’s death is a another huge setback to al Qaeda and its extremist allies, and provides a measure of justice to so many who lost loved ones because of…
Statement by the President on Celebrating Russia Day
I join the American people in sending my best wishes to all those who are celebrating Russia Day. Since the first Congress of the Russian Federation declared a new sovereign…
President Obama Signs Alaska Disaster Declaration
President Obama Signs Alaska Disaster Declaration The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Alaska and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts…
President Obama Signs New York Disaster Declaration
President Obama Signs New York Disaster Declaration The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New York and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Martin J. Gruenberg, Chairman, Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance…
Obama Administration Establishes White House Rural Council to Strengthen Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The White House today announced the establishment of the first White House Rural Council. While rural communities face challenges, they also present economic potential. To address these…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria
President Obama and President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria met at the White House on Wednesday, June 8 and reaffirmed the strong bilateral partnership between the two countries. The President personally…