Category: Feb-2013

MRS. OBAMA:  Good afternoon, everyone.  I am beyond thrilled to be back here in Mississippi.  And I want to start by thanking Emma.  I mean, first of all, I know she’s glad that’s over.  (Laughter.)  Now she can actually enjoy this visit.  But she did an outstanding job.  I mean, just to hear her be…

WASHINGTON, DC –Today, five of America’s largest media companies, as well as Pinterest, announced a new collaboration in support of Let’s Move! to make it easier for their millions of online visitors to put nutritious meals on the table every day.  Condé Nast, Hearst Magazines, Meredith, Food Network and Time, Inc. in collaboration with the…

WASHINGTON, DC – The Vice President announced today that Jake Sullivan will serve as his new National Security Advisor, starting this week. He succeeds Tony Blinken, who was appointed by the President to be his Principal Deputy National Security Advisor. Mr. Sullivan comes to the Vice President’s office from the State Department, where he served…

The President signed the White House Policy for Countering Improvised Explosive Devices today. The policy can be found here.

President Obama spoke with Egyptian President Morsy today to reaffirm the United States’ strong commitment to the Egyptian people as they continue their transition to democracy.  The President welcomed President Morsy’s commitment to serving as a President for all Egyptians, including women and people of all faiths, and emphasized President Morsy’s responsibility to protect the…

With the bipartisan confirmation of Chuck Hagel as our next Secretary of Defense, we will have the defense secretary our nation needs and the leader our troops deserve.  From the moment he volunteered for military service in Vietnam, Chuck has devoted his life to keeping America secure and our armed forces strong.  An American patriot…

I’ve travelled across the world with Chuck Hagel, and I’ve seen him in action in the United States Senate. Wherever he is, his talent and dedication to our country are clear. He feels a deep commitment to our men and women in uniform, and as the head of the Pentagon I know their interests will…

President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Stephen J. Hadley, Nominee for Member, Board of Directors of the United States Institute of Peace Stephen J. Hadley is Senior Adviser for International Affairs at the United States Institute of Peace and a principal at Rice Hadley Gates, an international…

THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Newport News!  (Applause.)  Well, it is good to see all of you here today. I want to thank your CEO, Mike Petters, for showing me around.  I usually don’t get a chance to hang out with nuclear submarines, especially submarines that my wife has sponsored.  (Applause.)  So right there, that was worth…

Washington, D.C. – As part of their Joining Forces initiative, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden addressed the National Governors Association and renewed their call on governors to do their part putting America’s heroes back to work, and to serve our military veterans and spouses as well as they’ve served us.  The First…