Category: Mar2014

The President spoke to Prime Minister Abe late last evening regarding the situation in Ukraine. The two leaders agreed that Russia’s actions are a threat to international peace and security and emphasized the importance of preserving Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.  They committed to work with other G-7 partners to insist that Russia abide by…

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Chile to attend the Inauguration of Her Excellency Michelle Bachelet on March 11, 2014. The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Vice President of the United States, will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation: The Honorable Michael A. Hammer,…

WASHINGTON – On Monday, March 10, the President will host the 2012-2013 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Champions at the White House for an event on the South Lawn.  The President will welcome student athletes from schools across the country to congratulate them on their accomplishments in the classroom and on the playing field.…

The President spoke with Chancellor Merkel today about Ukraine.  The President welcomed the conclusions of the March 6 European Council and the unified position of the United States and the European Union regarding Ukraine.  The leaders agreed on the need for Russia to pull back its forces, allow for the deployment of international observers and…

Classroom in Coral Reef Senior High School Miami, Florida 2:47 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  One of the reasons we’re down here, Michelle and I are both working on encouraging school districts to adopt some terrific stuff that’s being done down here in order for young people to know if they’ve done the work, if they’re…

Coral Reef Senior High School Miami, Florida 3:05 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Miami!  (Applause.)  Hello, Cuda Nation!  (Applause.)  Hello!  It is good to be here at Coral Reef Senior High.  (Applause.)  You guys are just happy because it’s warm down here all the time.  (Laughter.)  I don’t know if you’re aware of this, but…

President Obama spoke for an hour this afternoon with President Putin of Russia. President Obama emphasized that Russia’s actions are in violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, which has led us to take several steps in response, in coordination with our European partners. President Obama indicated that there is a way to resolve the…

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:10 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY:  Thank you all for being here.  And having heard the President’s statement, I have no other announcements — we have no other announcements, but I’ll go straight to questions. Jim. Q    Jay, thank you.  Just to follow up on what the President said.  This…

Today, the President declared a major disaster in the State of Georgia and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe winter storm during the period of February 10-14, 2014. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on…

State Dining Room 11:02 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA:  Isn’t this cool?  (Applause.)  Oh, my goodness!  I’m thrilled.  It’s exciting to have these fabulous ladies and this gentleman here.  But I want to welcome you guys to the White House.  (Applause.)  We are doing our latest installment of something we call the White House Music Series. …