Category: Apr2014

President Obama spoke today with Chancellor Merkel about the concerning situation in eastern Ukraine, where pro-Russian separatists, apparently with support from Moscow, continue an orchestrated campaign of incitement and sabotage to undermine and destabilize the Ukrainian state.  The leaders again called for Russia to move its troops back from the border region.  They also discussed…

Fort Hood Killeen, Texas 2:06 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  In our lives — in our joys and in our sorrows — we’ve learned that there is “a time for every matter under heaven.”  We laugh and we weep.  We celebrate and we mourn.  We serve in war and we pray for peace.  But Scripture also…

Private Residence Houston, Texas 6:56 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you, everybody.  Thank you.  (Applause.)   Everybody sit down.  Have a seat.  Have a seat.  Thank you.  Well, first of all, I just want to thank John Eddie and Sheridan for building this house just for our fundraiser here.  (Laughter.)  I think it…

Today, Senate Republicans overwhelmingly blocked the Paycheck Fairness Act – preventing it from even receiving an honest debate, let alone a simple yes-or-no vote.  The Paycheck Fairness Act is commonsense legislation that would strengthen the 1963 Equal Pay Act and reinforce our country’s commitment to the principle of equal pay for equal work.  Yesterday, I…

As part of Vice President Biden’s ongoing work to improve America’s training programs, the Vice President hosted a conference call today with National Governors Association (NGA) leadership to discuss workforce development and job-driven training. The Vice President highlighted the importance of giving America’s workers opportunities to acquire skills they need to pursue in-demand jobs and…

East Room 11:58 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, everybody.  (Applause.)  All right.  Well, thanks to my friend, Lilly Ledbetter, not only for that introduction but for fighting for a simple principle:  Equal pay for equal work.  It’s not that complicated.  And, Lilly, I assure you, you remain the face of fair pay.  (Laughter.)  People…

In a telephone call this afternoon, Vice President Biden and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico consulted on the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and related issues of bilateral and regional concern.  The two leaders expressed concern over Russia’s continued violations of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and agreed on the need to support the Ukrainian people…

Vice President Biden met today with Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic at the White House.  Vice President Biden praised Montenegro as a valuable partner to the United States and contributor to peace and security in the region.  The two leaders discussed developments in the Balkans as well as concerns about continued Russian pressure on Ukraine. …

Bladensburg High School Bladensburg, Maryland 11:35 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Mustangs!  (Applause.)  Fantastic.  Well, everybody have a seat.  Have a seat.  Thank you, Leah, for the great introduction.  Give Leah a big round of applause.  Yay!  (Applause.)  Meeting young people like Leah just makes me inspired.  It’s a good way to start the week. …

South Court Auditorium 3:35 P.M EDT THE PRESIDENT:  All right, everybody please have a seat. I just wanted to stop by and congratulate Maria on officially being sworn in as the head of the SBA. I want to thank all the members of Congress who are here today, as well as the terrific staff at…