Category: May 2014

On Friday, May 23, 2014, the President signed into law: H.R. 685, the “American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act,” which provides for the award of a single congressional gold medal to the American Fighter Aces, collectively, in recognition of their heroic military service and defense of the Nation’s freedom throughout the history of aviation…

President Obama called South African President Jacob Zuma today to congratulate him on his re-election — the African National Congress’s fifth successful election in the post-Apartheid era.  The presidents noted that they look forward to continuing to work together on bilateral and multilateral issues of importance, and to ensuring the upcoming U.S. – Africa Leaders…

Eisenhower Executive Office Building 11:02 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Well, I want to thank you all for taking the time to come.  This is — it couldn’t be better timing for worse reasons.  What has been going on in Nigeria is a tragic reminder of the challenges that young girls all over the world face…

Baseball Hall of Fame Cooperstown, New York 3:50 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you so much.  (Applause.)  Thank you. Thank you.  There must be some White Sox fans here somewhere.  (Laughter.)  It is great to be here in Cooperstown.  And I have to say that in addition to just wonderful people, those of you all…

Presidential Palace Nicosia, Cyprus VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN:  Your Beatitude; Mr. President; distinguished leaders.  Let me begin by saying a simple thank you.  Thank you for the hospitality that’s been extended to me and my wife, Jill.  And it’s been so warm a welcome to this beautiful island.  I’ve been waiting over 40 years to come…

Food Security Challenges for the 21st Century As Delivered Good afternoon everybody.  I want to begin by thanking my good friend, Ivo, for that very kind introduction.  Ivo and I have had the opportunity to work together in various different capacities inside government and outside government–and in every circumstance, it has been a great pleasure…

Ledra Palace Hotel Nicosia, Republic of Cyprus 10:23 P.M. (Local) THE VICE PRESIDENT [flanked by President Anastasiades, Dr. Eroğlu, and UN special representative Buttenheim]:   Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.  I want to thank my host and — for the incredible hospitality that’s been shown to me in my private meetings with the leaders, as well…

Private Residence Chicago, Illinois 6:54 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, hello, hello!  (Applause.)  Hello, everybody.  Well, it’s good to be in Chicago.  (Applause.)  Good to be home — now that it’s warmed up.  (Laughter.)  It was a rough winter.  But you guys — you look like you survived it, you’re not any worse for wear.…

The progress report on the President’s National Travel and Tourism Strategy can be found HERE. As a part of his Year of Action, the President is using the power of his pen and phone wherever he can on behalf of the American people to create jobs and help hardworking Americans get ahead. The President will travel to Cooperstown,…

The United States condemns the horrific terrorist attack in Urumqi, China today.  We are aware of reports that the attack resulted in the death of 31 citizens and the injury of 90 more. This is a despicable and outrageous act of violence against innocent civilians, and the United States resolutely opposes all forms of terrorism. …