Category: Nov2013

East Room 11:17 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Good morning!  (Applause.)  Good morning, everybody!  Everybody, please have a seat.  Have a seat. Well, on behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House.  This is one of my favorite events every year, especially special this year, as I look at this extraordinary group of individuals…

National Museum of American History 7:26 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Good evening, everybody.  Please have a seat.  Michelle and I are so pleased to join you tonight to honor the legacy of an American leader in a building dedicated to the preservation of our American history. And we are thrilled to be joined by so…

We are delighted that the United Kingdom is joining the United States in shifting public financing toward cleaner energy sources.  This is an important component of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan, and we look forward to working with the UK to encourage other countries to implement similar polices. The President’s Climate Action Plan calls for…

The United States congratulates the people of Nepal on their November 19 Constituent Assembly elections. These elections mark a vital step in the peace process that began in 2006. Elections like these are a milestone not just for Nepal but for people around the world working to rebuild after conflicts and resolve disputes via constitutional…

This evening, the President and First Lady will host a dinner to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Presidential Medal of Freedom as established by President Kennedy.  This event will be held at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Below is a list of the recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom who are…

Today, the Vice President hosted a meeting at the White House with a group of Democratic Senators to discuss Iran.  The Vice President was joined by members of his national security team.  The meeting lasted approximately two hours. The Vice President emphasized that the goal of the ongoing diplomatic negotiations between the P5+1 and Iran…

Today, the President met with representatives from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) to discuss the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and other insurance-related issues. The President reiterated the Administration’s commitment to working in close coordination with insurance commissioners who have a critical role to play in protecting consumers, ensuring plan solvency, and…

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C. 3:28 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you so much.  (Applause.)  Everybody, please have a seat.  Thank you. Well, it is wonderful to be here, and I always look forward to an opportunity to speak to some of our top businesses across the country who are hiring people, investing in America,…

Panama Canal, Panama 4:15 P.M. EST VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN:  Mr. President, distinguished guests, and to the 9,500 workers who are expanding this Canal, on behalf of the United States of America, thank you.  Thank you for what you’re doing. I’ve been traveling up and down the East Coast of the United States and into the…

Presidential Palace Panama City, Panama 11:42 A.M. EST PRESIDENT MARTINELLI:  (As interpreted.)  Thank you very much.  First of all, I would like to welcome Vice President Joseph Biden and his entire team, made up of senators, representatives and mayors from various cities in the United States, as well as their aides. This has been a…