Category: Jan2015

Today, Vice President Biden dropped by White House Coordinator for the Middle East, North Africa, and the Gulf Region Phil Gordon’s meeting with a delegation of Iraqi tribal and provincial leaders from Anbar Province.  The delegation includes Anbar Governor Sohaib Al-Rawi, Sheikh Abu Risha, President of the Iraq Awakening Council, and representatives of the Anbar…

Forty-two years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Roe v. Wade, a decision that protects a woman’s freedom to make her own choices about her body and her health, and reaffirms a fundamental American value: that government should not intrude in our most private and personal family matters. I am deeply…

Earlier this week in my State of the Union address, I affirmed our commitment and responsibility as Americans to speak out against the deplorable resurgence of anti-Semitism in certain parts of the world.   Today, the United States is joining partners from around the world in doing just that.  At the request of the United States…

Michelle and I were saddened to learn of the passing of former Senator Wendell Ford.  A veteran, businessman, Governor and four-term Senator, Wendell dedicated his life to the people of Kentucky.  He believed deeply in fairness – everyone doing their part, everyone getting a fair shot.  A formidable political strategist, he fought to make sure…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Stan Meiburg – Deputy Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency Stuart F. Delery – Associate Attorney General, Department of Justice Rich Julius – Member, Internal Revenue Service Oversight Board President Obama also announced his intent to appoint the…

Aboard Air Force One En Route Andrews Air Force Base 2:28 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST:  Well, good afternoon, everybody.  You’ve already heard from the President today, so we’ll go straight to your questions. Q    Can we start by wishing you a happy 40th birthday?  Many happy returns, and congratulations on reaching this milestone. MR. EARNEST: …

Jill and I were very sorry to hear of the passing of Senator Wendell Ford. He was one of the most effective legislative leaders I’ve ever worked with throughout my entire career. His philosophy was summed up when he said, “why make a speech when you can sit down with your colleagues and work something…

It is with deep respect that I express my personal condolences and the sympathies of the American people to the family of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and to the people of Saudi Arabia. King Abdullah’s life spanned from before the birth of modern Saudi Arabia through its emergence as a critical force within the global…

Jill and I were saddened to learn of the passing of King Abdullah.  We extend our sympathies to his family in their moment of loss. King Abdullah’s death is a great loss for his country.  It is hard to distinguish him from Saudi Arabia itself.  Over many decades, he played an outsized role in building…

Today, President Obama will host over 200 bipartisan Mayors during their annual U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) Winter Meeting. At this year’s convening, the President will build on the issues discussed in his State of the Union Address and priorities outlines for cities across the country. Administration officials will discuss ways in which we can…