United States Naval Academy Annapolis, Maryland 10:20 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: I don’t want to give the wrong speech here. (Laughter.) You already heard one, you don’t need two. Folks, it’s an honor to be here. Governor McAuliffe, special…
Archive: May 22, 2015
Adas Israel Congregation Washington, D.C. 10:57 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Thank you. Well, good morning, everybody! AUDIENCE: Good morning! THE PRESIDENT: A slightly early Shabbat Shalom. (Laughter.) I want to thank…
Andrew Mellon Auditorium Washington, D.C. 8:01 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, if anyone needs a break, I think you all need a break. You sounded like you were having a great time before we walked out on this stage.…
Today’s bipartisan Senate vote is an important step toward ensuring the United States can negotiate and enforce strong, high-standards trade agreements. If done right, these agreements are vital to expanding opportunities for the middle class, leveling the playing field for…
On Friday, May 22, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 606, the “Don’t Tax Our Fallen Public Safety Heroes Act,”which excludes from gross income for Federal income tax purposes certain compensation from Federal or State programs received when a…
My friend and mentor, Congressman Tom Lantos, often said that “the veneer of civilization is paper-thin. We are its guardians, and we can never rest.” Recent attacks targeting Jews in Brussels, Paris, Copenhagen – and even here at home –…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:15 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. It’s nice to see you all. I apologize for the late start today. To paraphrase Chris Tucker in a cult classic, it’s Friday and we’ve got…
