Category: Feb-2013
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Remarks by the President on the Sequester
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. (Applause.) Please have a seat. Well, welcome to the White House. As I said in my State of the Union address last week, our top priority must be to do everything we can to grow the economy and create good, middle-class jobs. That’s our top priority. That’s our North Star. …
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Obama Calls For Minimum Wage Increase, Republicans Disagree
Obama has surprised many with a call for a minimum wage increase and much to the chagrin of the Republicans. The reason for that is because it’s really hard to go against a President who says that anyone who works for 40 hours a week should not have to face poverty and which was how…
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Weekly Address: Following the President’s Plan for a Strong Middle Class
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama called for quick action on the proposals he made during the State of the Union to grow our economy and create jobs, including making America a magnet for manufacturing, strengthening our education system through high-quality preschool for every child, and raising the minimum wage. Congress must also…
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Fact Sheet: The President’s Plan to Ensure Hard Work Leads to a Decent Living
There’s a basic bargain in America. It says that no matter who you are or where you’re from, if you’re willing to work hard and play by the rules, you should be able to find a good job, feel secure in your community, and support a family. President Obama has fought for the middle class,…
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President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Inauguration of Her Excellency Park Geun-hye, President-elect of the Republic of Korea on February 25, 2013
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Seoul, Korea to attend the Inauguration of Her Excellency Park Geun-hye, President-elect of the Republic of Korea on February 25, 2013. The Honorable Tom Donilon, Assistant to the President and National Security Advisor, will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation: The…
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Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan
President Obama will welcome the Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan to the White House on Friday, February 22, 2013. The President looks forward to in-depth discussions with Prime Minister Abe on a range of bilateral, regional and global issues, including the U.S.-Japan Security Alliance, economic and trade issues, and deepening bilateral cooperation.
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White House Announces 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll
The President and First Lady announced today that this year’s White House Easter Egg Roll will be held on Monday, April 1st. The event will feature live music, sports courts, cooking stations, storytelling and, of course, Easter egg rolling. In support of the First Lady’s Let’s Move! initiative to ensure that all our children grow…
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Remarks by the President at Presentation of 2012 Presidential Citizens Medals
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, everybody. Please, please have a seat. Well, it is a pleasure to welcome some of our nation’s finest citizens here to the people’s house. And let me be the first to congratulate each of you and your family members for the receipt of the highest honor a civilian can…
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Remarks by President Obama and President Napolitano Before Bilateral Meeting
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I want to extend the warmest greetings to my good friend, President Napolitano, on a return visit to the White House. I think it’s entirely appropriate the day after Valentine’s Day, since we know that St. Valentine was associated with Italy, that we had a chance to express our love for the…
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Remarks By The President On Strengthening The Economy For The Middle Class
THE PRESIDENT: Hey, Chicago! (Applause.) Hello, Chicago! Hello, everybody. Hello, Hyde Park! (Applause.) It is good to be home! It is good to be home. Everybody have a seat. You all relax. It’s just me. You all know me. It is good to be back home. A couple of people I want to acknowledge —…