Category: Speeches and Remarks

  The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and ordered federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides during the period of April 2-17, 2015. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in…

  Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi. The Vice President reaffirmed the US commitment under the Strategic Framework Agreement to a united, federal, and democratic Iraq, as defined in the Iraqi constitution. He further reaffirmed, pursuant to this commitment, that all U.S. military assistance in the fight against ISIL…

Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan 11:48 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Hello, Detroit!  (Applause.)  How are you all feeling?  (Applause.)  Are you fired up?  (Applause.)  I want to thank you all so much.  Myla — let’s thank Myla for that wonderful introduction.  She did a great job.  (Applause.)  I also want to thank Wayne State and…

  Roosevelt Room 12:02 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Well, as many of you know, Sunday is World Press Freedom Day, a day in which we reaffirm the vital role that a free press plays in democracy and shining a light on the many challenges, cruelties and also hopeful stories that exist in countries all around…

National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice Remarks at the Donald M. Payne Sr. Global Foundation Lecture Series Seton Hall University Thursday, April 30, 2015 As Prepared Hello, Seton Hall!  It’s always a pleasure to get out of Washington, but today is special.  Today, I’m deeply honored to celebrate the life and legacy of a man…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: W. James McNerney, Jr. – General Trustee, Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Ann Marie Wilkins – General Trustee, Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for…

  WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Elizabeth Ann Copeland as a Judge to the United States Tax Court. “Elizabeth has demonstrated unwavering integrity and dedication throughout her career,” said President Obama.  “I am proud to nominate her to serve on the United States Tax Court.” Elizabeth Ann Copeland,…

  Vice President Joe Biden spoke today with Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk to discuss the situation in eastern Ukraine and Ukraine’s reform agenda. The Vice President congratulated the Prime Minister on a successful international reform conference and encouraged Ukraine to continue implementing economic and rule of law reforms to improve the business climate and…