WASHINGTON, DC — This week, President Obama called on Republicans in Congress to take action and vote to fund the Administration’s response to the Zika virus. In February, the President asked Congress to fund emergency resources, including mosquito control, fast-tracking…
Category: Speeches and Remarks
National Library of Latvia Riga, Latvia 6:10 P.M. (Local) THE VICE PRESIDENT: That’s a graceful entrance. (Laughter.) I say to — I don’t often get to speak to three Presidents, twice in one day in the same room. I want…
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT DURING TOUR OF THE FLOOD DAMAGE IN LOUISIANA Baton Rouge, Louisiana 1:00 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, to begin with, I just want to say thank you to the outstanding officials behind me who have been…
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, President Obama commemorated the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service and encouraged Americans to “Find Your Park.” First Lady Michelle Obama and Mrs. Laura Bush are serving as honorary co-chairs of the National…
The Assembly Building Pristina, the Republic of Kosovo VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN: Thank you very much, Mr. President. I’ve been to Kosovo many times. Looking at Mr. Ruganvic’s (ph) photograph or painting as I came down the stairs. I’ve met with…
Palace of Serbia Belgrade, the Republic of Serbia VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN: Thank you very much, Mr. Prime Minister, (inaudible). I’ll start again. Thank you, very much Mr. Prime Minister. And I told the Prime Minister as he greeted me at…
WASHINGTON, DC — En su mensaje semanal, el Presidente Obama conmemoró el centenario de los Parques Nacionales y propongo que todos los estadounidenses participen en “Encuentra tu parque.” Hoy, las familias de militares pueden tener acceso a todos los parques…
Camp Bondsteel Gjilan, Kosovo THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, thank you, thank you, Mr. Prime Minister. You cannot only call me Joe, you can call me anytime you need me. And, Mr. President, I was thinking about it on…
Private Residence 6:06 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, with an introduction like that I should just stop now. (Laughter.) Carol, thank you so much. And, Hank, and to the entire Goldberg clan — there are all these gorgeous Goldberg…
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, President Obama discussed the progress we have made to combat global climate change. During the Obama Administration, we have made ambitious investments in clean energy and achieved reductions in carbon emissions – increasing…
