Washington, D.C. 1:47 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Wow! (Applause and cheers.) Well, I wanted to come and surprise you all. You surprised? CHILDREN: Yes! MRS. OBAMA: Well, I’m excited. I mean, let me tell you, from the time that we…
Archive: May 3, 2011
11:58 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Please have a seat, please have a seat. What a beautiful day — a wonderful day to celebrate teachers and teaching. I am honored to welcome this…
On this World Press Freedom Day, the United States joins with people around the world in reaffirming the fundamental freedoms of expression, assembly, and association that provide the foundation for media to operate freely and keep citizens informed. We rededicate…
In a meeting in the State Dining Room today, the President and Senior Administration officials met with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to discuss the importance of fixing the broken immigration system so that it meets our nation’s 21st…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Tony D’Agostino, Member, Board of Directors of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation Janice Eberly, Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy, Department of the…
Earlier today, President Obama called Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada to congratulate him on his victory in yesterday’s national elections. The President said he looked forward to continuing his close cooperation with the Prime Minister, and renewed his commitment…
Vice President Biden met today with President Ivo Josipovic of Croatia to emphasize continued U.S. engagement in promoting progress and stability in Europe. The Vice President commended President Josipovic for Croatia’s progress on domestic reforms, especially in strengthening the rule…
Today the President and Senior Administration Officials will meet with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to discuss the importance of fixing the broken immigration system for our nation’s 21st century economic and security needs so that America can win…
1:57 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: All right. Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I don’t have any announcements to make, so let’s go straight to questions. Q Jay, could you talk about the Pete Souza photo that you guys…
