Readout of President Obama’s Call with President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon
President Obama called President Bongo Ondimba today to discuss the situation in Cote d’Ivoire. The two presidents shared their concerns about the ongoing violence, and discussed the need to end…
Statement by President Obama on the Death of Former Congressman John Adler
Michelle and I were deeply saddened to learn of the premature passing of former Congressman John Adler today. John was a dedicated public servant who fought tirelessly for the people…
Weekly Address: Energy Security Can Only Come If We Invest in Cleaner Fuels and Greater Efficiency
WASHINGTON – In his weekly address, President Obama discussed his strategy to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and secure our nation’s energy future. When the President was elected, America…
Readout of the President’s Calls Today to Speaker Boehner and Majority Leader Reid on Ongoing Budget Negotiations
Today, the President made separate calls to Speaker Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Reid to discuss the ongoing negotiations on the Continuing Resolution. The President made clear that we all…
Statement by the President on the Violence in Afghanistan
Today, the American people honor those who were lost in the attack on the United Nations in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan. Once again, we extend our deepest condolences to the families and…
Statement by the President Following the Attack on UNAMA
I condemn in the strongest possible terms the attack on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan today. Together with the American people, I offer my deepest condolences to those…
Readout of President Obama’s Meeting with New U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan Princeton Lyman
Earlier today, the President met with newly appointed Special Envoy for Sudan Ambassador Princeton Lyman at the White House. The meeting comes at a critical time with only 99 days…
Remarks by the President on the Clean Fleet Partnership in Landover, Maryland
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Hello, everybody. Thank you so much. Everybody, please have a seat. I am thrilled to be here, proud to be joined here today by two of…
President Obama Nominates Corinne Ann Beckwith to be an Appellate Judge for the District of Columbia Court of Appeals
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 31, 2011 President Obama Nominates Corinne Ann Beckwith to be an Appellate Judge for the District of Columbia…
President Obama Nominates David L. McNulty to Serve as a U.S. Marshal
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release March 31, 2011 President Obama Nominates David L. McNulty to Serve as a U.S. Marshal WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama…