Category: Jul2014

New York Hilton New York, New York 1:36 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Oh, my goodness.  (Applause.)  Thank you, everyone.  Let’s give our love to Jennifer Lopez.  Thank you so much for that kind introduction.  (Applause.) Good afternoon, everyone.  How are you all doing?  (Applause.)  It is my honor and pleasure to be here today.  I…

Background from a White House Official: Six months after the President declared 2014 a Year of Action, the White House will release an updated Progress Report today detailing the more than 40 actions the President and his administration have taken since January to build real, lasting economic security for the middle class and expand opportunities…

I am pleased to send my warmest greetings to all those gathered at the opening of the fifth round of the United States-China Consultation on People-to-People Exchange (CPE) in Beijing, China.  I would like to send my thanks to President Xi Jinping, Vice Premier Liu Yandong, and the entire Chinese delegation for hosting the United…

I am pleased that Republicans and Democrats in the Senate today confirmed Shaun Donovan as the next Director of the Office of Management and Budget. From his outstanding work at HUD helping to rebuild our housing market to his leadership in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Shaun has played a crucial role in our efforts…

President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke today by phone.  The President reiterated the United States’ strong condemnation of continuing rocket fire into Israel by Hamas and other terrorist organizations in Gaza and reaffirmed Israel’s right to defend itself against these attacks.  The President expressed concern about the risk of further escalation and emphasized the…

Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko to discuss the situation in eastern Ukraine. President Poroshenko told the Vice President that the Ukrainian government had proposed multiple venues — in Ukraine, in Russia, as well as other countries — for negotiating a ceasefire with the pro-Russian separatists, but that all of…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: ·         Craig B. Allen – Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam, Department of State ·         Sharon Block – Member, National Labor Relations Board ·         Richard M. Mills, Jr. – Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia, Department of State…

It is disappointing that Speaker Boehner and Congressional Republicans have decided to waste time and taxpayer dollars on a political stunt. At a time when Washington should be working to expand economic opportunities for the middle class, Republican leaders in Congress are playing Washington politics rather than working with the President on behalf of hardworking…

This morning, the Vice President hosted His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan for a meeting at the Naval Observatory. The King and Vice President discussed a wide range of regional issues, including the Gaza crisis. They spoke about Iraq and agreed on the need for Iraqis to quickly form a government capable of uniting all…

Cheesman Park Denver, Colorado 10:27 A.M. MDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody!  (Applause.)  Hello, Denver! AUDIENCE:  Hello! THE PRESIDENT:  Everybody have a seat.  So I think we should just stay here all afternoon and have a picnic.  (Applause.)  This is really nice around here.  Wow!  What a gorgeous day. Can everybody please give Alex a big…