Category: September2014

South Lawn 11:48 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you so much.  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Everybody, have a seat.  Have a seat.  Welcome to the White House.  Give Ivan a big round of applause for the introduction.  (Applause.)  Dayna, thank you for sharing your story.  And I want to thank all of you for joining President…

Private Residence Baltimore, Maryland 5:15 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you, everybody, have a seat.  Well, to Howard and the whole family, thank you so much for opening your gorgeous home.  It is actually the fact that Howard has been a great friend dating back to when a lot of folks still couldn’t pronounce my…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Charlotte Burrows – Commissioner, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Isobel Coleman – Representative of the United States to the United Nations for U.N. Management and Reform, with the Rank of Ambassador, United States Mission to the United…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Hawaii and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Tropical Storm Iselle during the period of August 7-9, 2014. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on…

Leading a Presidential Delegation, Dr. Jill Biden has arrived in London, United Kingdom, to join athletes representing the United States at the Invictus Games, an international sporting event for wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans. Ninety six American athletes are competing against teams from twelve other nations. While in London, Dr. Biden will…

I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Reverend Dr. Ian Paisley.  Dr. Paisley was a man who cared deeply about his faith, his family, and his community.  Through the negotiation of the St. Andrews Agreement and then during his tenure as First Minister of Northern Ireland, he demonstrated that one can hold…

The Pentagon 9:45 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Good morning.  Scripture tells us, “We count as blessed those who have persevered.” Secretary Hagel, General Dempsey, members of our Armed Forces, and, most of all, the survivors of that September day and the families of those we lost –- Michelle and I are humbled to be with…

Today, we join the European Union in announcing that we will intensify our coordinated sanctions on Russia in response to its illegal actions in Ukraine.  I have said from the very beginning of this crisis that we want to see a negotiated political solution that respects Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.  Together with G-7 and…

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to attend the Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Invictus Games on September 14, 2014. The delegation will attend athletic events, meet with U.S. athletes, and attend the Closing Ceremony. Dr. Jill Biden will lead…

On September 10, the President declared a major disaster exists in the Territory of Guam and ordered federal aid to supplement territory and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Tropical Storm Halong during the period of July 28-31, 2014. Federal funding is available to the territory and eligible local governments and certain private…