Earlier today, the President met with American Legion National Commander Dan Dellinger and Executive Director Peter Gaytan. The President expressed his thanks to the American Legion for its advocacy on behalf of our nation’s Veterans. In addition, the President discussed…
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Vice President Biden spoke today with Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico. The Vice President and Prime Minister discussed the situation in eastern Ukraine. The Vice President underscored the United States’ support for a diplomatic resolution to the crisis in Ukraine,…
April 26 and 27 WASHINGTON –As part of the President and First Lady’s ongoing effort to open the People’s House to as many people as possible, the White House will open its gardens and grounds to visitors on Saturday, April…
On Friday, April 18, 2014, the President signed into law: S. 2195, which amends current law to deny admission to the United States to any representative to the United Nations who the President determines has been engaged in terrorist activity…
Today I have signed into law S. 2195, an Act concerning visa limitations for certain representatives to the United Nations. S. 2195 amends section 407 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991, to provide that no individual may be admitted…
This weekend, Michelle and I join our fellow Christians in marking Good Friday and celebrating Easter. We will reflect on the sacrifice that Jesus Christ made for us and rejoice in the triumph of the Resurrection. This season reminds us…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: General Larry R. Ellis, USA (Ret.) – Member, American Battle Monuments Commission Howard Z. Borin – Member, Commission on Presidential Scholars…
White House Celebrates Leadership on Solar and Calls for Commitments to Support Solar Deployment and Jobs To advance our nation’s energy and climate goals, the United States must be a leader in innovating and deploying clean energy. Solar is a…
This year, First Lady Michelle Obama will deliver commencement addresses at Dillard University, an assembly of high schools in the Topeka, Kansas Public School District, and the District of Columbia College Access Program (DC-CAP). All of these institutions are supporting…
On behalf of all the American people, Michelle and I send our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of the tragic ferry sinking off the coast of the Republic of Korea. The bonds of friendship between…
