President’s Residence Jerusalem VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN: Thank you, Mr. President. As I was telling the Prime Minister and the Speaker today, I consider you among one of the fewer than a handful of men in the world who possess not…
Category: Speeches and Remarks
Oval Office 3:17 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Let me say it’s a great pleasure to welcome my friend, Prime Minister Rajoy, to the Oval Office. We have had occasion to work together on a wide range of international issues, and…
In this week’s address, President Obama calls 2014 a year of action, which should start with Congress quickly passing emergency unemployment insurance for the 1.3 million Americans who lost this vital lifeline as they fight to find jobs and make…
East Room 2:24 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, welcome to the White House, everybody. And that was one of the best introductions I’ve ever had. (Applause.) So we’re so proud of Kiara for the introduction and for sharing your story,…
East Room 11:55 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Please, everybody, have a seat. (Applause.) Well, Happy New Year, everybody. AUDIENCE: Happy New Year! THE PRESIDENT: I hope you’re keeping warm. A few weeks ago, I said that 2014…
In this week’s address, President Obama said Congress should act to extend emergency unemployment insurance for more than one million Americans who have lost this vital economic lifeline while looking for a job. Letting emergency unemployment insurance expire not only…
In this week’s address, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. They also thanked our brave troops and their families for their service and sacrifice, and reminded everyone to visit JoiningForces.gov to…
Via Telephone 11:06 A.M. HAST MRS. OBAMA: Hello? CHILD: Hi. MRS. OBAMA: Hi, is this Kileen? CHILD: Yes. MRS. OBAMA: Hi, Kileen. How are you? This is Michelle Obama. Are you calling to find out where Santa is? CHILD: Yes.…
In his weekly address, President Obama highlights the bipartisan budget agreement that unwinds some of the cuts that were damaging to the economy and keeps investments in areas that help us grow, and urges both parties to work together to…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:18 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. I know you are all eager to skip town and spend some time with your families. Not surprisingly, I am,…
