University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas 11:30 A.M. CST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Kansas! (Applause.) Rock Chalk! (Applause.) Can everybody give Alyssa a big round of applause for the great introduction? (Applause.) It is good to be at KU! (Applause.) I’ve…
Archive: January 22, 2015
Jill and I were saddened to learn of the passing of King Abdullah. We extend our sympathies to his family in their moment of loss. King Abdullah’s death is a great loss for his country. It is hard to distinguish…
It is with deep respect that I express my personal condolences and the sympathies of the American people to the family of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and to the people of Saudi Arabia. King Abdullah’s life spanned from before the…
Jill and I were very sorry to hear of the passing of Senator Wendell Ford. He was one of the most effective legislative leaders I’ve ever worked with throughout my entire career. His philosophy was summed up when he said,…
Aboard Air Force One En Route Andrews Air Force Base 2:28 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST: Well, good afternoon, everybody. You’ve already heard from the President today, so we’ll go straight to your questions. Q Can we start by wishing you…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Stan Meiburg – Deputy Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency Stuart F. Delery – Associate Attorney General, Department of Justice Rich Julius –…
Michelle and I were saddened to learn of the passing of former Senator Wendell Ford. A veteran, businessman, Governor and four-term Senator, Wendell dedicated his life to the people of Kentucky. He believed deeply in fairness – everyone doing their…
Earlier this week in my State of the Union address, I affirmed our commitment and responsibility as Americans to speak out against the deplorable resurgence of anti-Semitism in certain parts of the world. Today, the United States is joining partners…
Forty-two years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Roe v. Wade, a decision that protects a woman’s freedom to make her own choices about her body and her health, and reaffirms a fundamental American value: that…
Today, Vice President Biden dropped by White House Coordinator for the Middle East, North Africa, and the Gulf Region Phil Gordon’s meeting with a delegation of Iraqi tribal and provincial leaders from Anbar Province. The delegation includes Anbar Governor Sohaib…
