Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Scoop InfoPages
This InfoPage in unregistered, if this is your news page register The White House for InfoPages here.
The White House - Latest News [Page 12]
Remarks By President Obama And President Hu Jintao
Thursday, 20 January 2011, 10:07 am | The White House
President Obama: Good morning, everyone. President Hu, members of the Chinese delegation, on behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House. And on behalf of the American people, welcome to the United States. More >>
Open Letter to Parents Following the Tragedy in Tucson
Friday, 14 January 2011, 4:54 pm | The White House
Posted by First Lady Michelle Obama: Like so many Americans all across the country, Barack and I were shocked and heartbroken by the horrific act of violence committed in Arizona this past weekend. Yesterday, we had the chance to attend a memorial service ... More >>
Letter to Parents Following the Tragedy in Tucson
Friday, 14 January 2011, 2:28 pm | The White House
Like so many Americans all across the country, Barack and I were shocked and heartbroken by the horrific act of violence committed in Arizona this past weekend. Yesterday, we had the chance to attend a memorial service and meet with some of the families ... More >>
Statement by the U.S Vice President on Tucson Tragedy
Monday, 10 January 2011, 2:08 pm | The White House
The horrific attack in Tucson, Arizona, this morning has taken the lives of at least five people, including a federal judge and a young girl, and left many others wounded, among them a dear friend, Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. More >>
Obama Proclamation: Honoring the Victims of Tucson Tragedy
Monday, 10 January 2011, 2:07 pm | The White House
As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on Saturday, January 8, 2011, in Tucson, Arizona, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States ... More >>
U.S President Obama Speaks on the Shootings in Tucson
Monday, 10 January 2011, 2:05 pm | The White House
THE PRESIDENT: As many of you are aware, earlier today a number of people were shot in Tucson, Arizona, including several who were meeting at a supermarket with their congresswoman, Gabrielle Giffords. We are still assembling all the facts, but we ... More >>
Obama Statement on the Attack in Arizona
Monday, 10 January 2011, 2:03 pm | The White House
This morning, in an unspeakable tragedy, a number of Americans were shot in Tucson, Arizona, at a constituent meeting with Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. And while we are continuing to receive information, we know that some have passed away, and ... More >>
Statement from U.S. President Obama on Richard Holbrooke
Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 4:34 pm | The White House
Michelle and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Richard Holbrooke, a true giant of American foreign policy who has made America stronger, safer, and more respected. He was a truly unique figure who will be remembered for his tireless diplomacy, love ... More >>
Obama at Holiday Reception for the Diplomatic Corps
Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 3:45 pm | The White House
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Thank you. (Applause.) I have to say, just first of all, looking out at the audience, I'm reminded of, Hillary, how hard we've been working because I recognize everybody. (Laughter.) I've seen all of you here. I've ... More >>
U.S. Presidential Proclamation on Human Rights Day
Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 11:53 am | The White House
In 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. More than 60 years later, the Declaration reflects the world's commitment to the idea that "all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights." ... More >>
Announcement Of U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement
Sunday, 5 December 2010, 10:15 am | The White House
I am very pleased that the US and South Korea have reached agreement on a landmark trade deal between our two countries. I’m interested in agreements that increase jobs and exports for the American people and that help our partners grow their economies More >>
Obama's Call with President Lee of the Republic of Korea
Thursday, 25 November 2010, 2:07 pm | The White House
This evening, President Obama called President Lee to tell him that the United States stands shoulder to shoulder with our close friend and ally, the Republic of Korea. The President strongly condemned the attack by North Korea on the South Korean island ... More >>
Michelle Obama: Giving Thanks and Giving Back
Thursday, 25 November 2010, 10:21 am | The White House
Thanksgiving is a great opportunity to come together with family and friends to give thanks for all the blessings in our lives. It's also an important time to be thankful for our men and women in uniform and their families who risk everything so that we ... More >>
Obama's Meeting on the Situation on the Korean Peninsula
Wednesday, 24 November 2010, 2:15 pm | The White House
Upon his return to the White House, President Obama attended a meeting of his senior national security team on the situation on the Korean peninsula. The President was briefed by National Security Advisor Tom Donilon, Secretaries Clinton and Gates, ... More >>
US Condemns North Korean Shelling of South Korean Island
Wednesday, 24 November 2010, 9:48 am | The White House
Earlier today North Korea conducted an artillery attack against the South Korean island of Yeonpyeong. We are in close and continuing contact with our Korean allies. The United States strongly condemns this attack and calls on North Korea to halt ... More >>
Obama: Honoring Our Nation’s Veterans
Monday, 15 November 2010, 9:47 am | The White House
Each fall, Americans take time to honor the brave men and women in uniform who put themselves in harm’s way to protect our nation and the ideals on which it was founded. More >>
It Gets Better: A Statement From Michelle Obama
Sunday, 24 October 2010, 12:04 pm | The White House
As a mother, I can only imagine how devastating it would be to lose a child. So I was shocked and saddened when I heard that several young people had taken their own lives after being bullied for being gay, or because people thought they were gay. More >>
Obama's Working Luncheon with ASEAN Leaders
Saturday, 25 September 2010, 10:21 am | The White House
Today President Obama met with the Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). This was the first time such a meeting has been held in the United States, and follows the first ever such meeting last November in Singapore. The Leaders ... More >>
2ND U.S.- ASEAN Leaders Meeting
Saturday, 25 September 2010, 10:19 am | The White House
We, the heads of State/Government of Brunei Darussalam, the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Republic of Indonesia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, the Union of Myanmar, the Republic of Philippines, the Republic of Singapore, the Kingdom ... More >>
President Obama’s Meeting On Afghanistan, Pakistan
Tuesday, 14 September 2010, 5:09 pm | The White House
Today, President Obama met for nearly two hours with his national security team for his regular monthly meeting on Afghanistan and Pakistan. More >>
