President Obama spoke with Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan this evening from Air Force One. This was their third telephone conversation since the earthquake and tsunami struck Japan on March 11. The President reiterated that the United States is determined…
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Earlier today, the Vice President met with South African Deputy President Motlanthe at the White House, building upon a conversation begun during the Vice President’s June 2010 trip to South Africa. In a substantive and wide-ranging discussion, the Vice President…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Henry S. Ensher, Ambassador to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, Department of State Kenneth J. Fairfax, Ambassador to the Republic…
Today, the White House is unveiling the official souvenir egg and logo for the 2011 Easter Egg Roll. An image of the egg is below. This year’s egg comes in four pastel colors – purple, pink, green, yellow –…
Today, President Obama participated in a town hall meeting on education hosted by Univision at Bell Multicultural High School in Washington, DC. The town hall, which provided the President an opportunity to talk with students, parents and teachers about the…
President Obama spoke by videoconference this afternoon with President Sarkozy, Chancellor Merkel and Prime Minister Cameron as part of his regular consultations with European allies. They had a broad strategic discussion of recent events in the Middle East and focused…
The Vice President spoke today to Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifa to reiterate U.S. support for the Crown Prince’s efforts to initiate a National Dialogue on political reform. The Vice President recognized the important steps taken by the…
Michelle and I were saddened to learn about the passing of Geraldine Ferraro. Geraldine will forever be remembered as a trailblazer who broke down barriers for women, and Americans of all backgrounds and walks of life. Whether it was as…
Earlier today, Vice President Biden greeted volunteers during registration for the 25th annual National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic in Snowmass Village, Colorado. Over 600 volunteers will participate in the week-long program that brings together nearly 400 veterans with disabilities…
It’s with deep sadness that Jill and I reflect today on the passing of a truly tremendous figure in our nation’s history. It was Gerry’s pioneering spirit that inspired a new generation of women leaders — both at home and…
