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Foreign Relations Committee approves US action in Syria
Thursday, 5 September 2013, 11:24 am | The White House
This afternoon, on a bipartisan basis, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a resolution authorizing U.S. military action in Syria. We commend the Senate for moving swiftly and for working across party lines on behalf of our national security. ... More >>
President Obama's Decision on Syria
Sunday, 1 September 2013, 12:09 pm | The White House
Just now, President Obama laid out the case for a targeted military action against Syrian regime targets as a result of their use of chemical weapons that killed over one thousand people -- including hundreds of children. More >>
Statement by the President on the Defense of Marriage Act
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 9:25 am | The White House
Statement by the President on the Supreme Court Ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act More >>
Remarks by the President at AAPI Heritage Month Celebration
Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 1:42 pm | The White House
We are here today to honor the incredibly rich heritage and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. And there’s no better example of that diversity than the people who are in this room. We've got members of Congress; we've got members ... More >>
Readout of Obama's Call to Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 3:42 pm | The White House
This evening the President spoke with Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin to express his concern for those who have been affected by the severe weather beginning last night and continuing today. More >>
White House Starts National Discussion About Immigration
Thursday, 9 May 2013, 12:35 pm | The White House
This is the start of a national debate. Across the country, we're having a serious discussion about how we can build a fair and effective immigration system that lives up to our heritage as a nation of laws and a nation of immigrants. More >>
Weekly Address: America Stands with the City of Boston
Monday, 22 April 2013, 9:30 am | The White House
April 20, 2013 - President Obama speaks to the American people about the act of terror at the Boston Marathon that wounded dozens and killed three innocent people on Monday, and says that through it all, Boston’s spirit remains undaunted and Americans have ... More >>
President Obama: "We've Seen the Character of Our Country"
Monday, 22 April 2013, 9:28 am | The White House
[April 19, 2013] Good evening. Tonight our nation is in debt to the people of Boston and the people of Massachusetts. After a vicious attack on their city, Bostonians responded with resolve and determination. They did their part as citizens and partners ... More >>
Remarks by the President at Interfaith Service in Boston
Friday, 19 April 2013, 12:51 pm | The White House
Scripture tells us to “run with endurance the race that is set before us.” Run with endurance the race that is set before us. On Monday morning, the sun rose over Boston. The sunlight glistened off the Statehouse dome. In the Common and the Public ... More >>
US Senators block legislation against gun violence
Thursday, 18 April 2013, 1:58 pm | The White House
A few hours ago, President Obama stood with parents who lost children in the Newtown tragedy and said: "All in all, today was a pretty shameful day for Washington." That's because a minority of senators blocked legislation that would have made America safer ... More >>
Video & Transcript - Obama: "The American people refuse to be terrorized"
Wednesday, 17 April 2013, 11:44 am | The White House
I've just been briefed by my national security team, including FBI Director Mueller, Attorney General Holder, Secretary Napolitano, and my Counterterrorism and Homeland Security Advisor Lisa Monaco, on the attacks in Boston. We continue to mobilize and ... More >>
Statement by the President - Boston Marathon Explosions
Tuesday, 16 April 2013, 11:16 am | The White House
I was briefed by my homeland security team on the events in Boston. We’re continuing to monitor and respond to the situation as it unfolds. And I’ve directed the full resources of the federal government to help state and local authorities protect our ... More >>
Full Video, Transcript: President Obama Speaks on Explosions in Boston
Tuesday, 16 April 2013, 10:55 am | The White House
President Obama makes a statement from the briefing room about the explosions at today's Boston Marathon. April 15, 2013. More >>
Why I'm not giving the Weekly Address
Sunday, 14 April 2013, 12:31 pm | The White House
Each week, like many presidents before me, I sit down to record a short address to the nation. It's something I take very seriously because it offers a chance to bring focus to an issue that needs to be part of the national dialogue. More >>
USA National Security Advisor Speech To Asia Society
Tuesday, 12 March 2013, 10:14 am | The White House
Remarks by Tom Donilon, National Security Advisor to the President – As Prepared for Delivery The Asia Society New York, New York Monday, March 11, 2013 “The United States and the Asia-Pacific in 2013” As Prepared for Delivery – Thank you, Henrietta, ... More >>
Remarks By The President At The Gridiron Dinner
Monday, 11 March 2013, 9:35 am | The White House
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary _________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release March 9, 2013 Remarks By The President At The Gridiron Dinner Washington Renaissance Hotel Washington, DC 10:03 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Before ... More >>
Remarks at Inaugural Reception
Tuesday, 22 January 2013, 10:07 am | The White House
Remarks by the President, the Vice President, the First Lady and Dr. Biden at Inaugural Reception More >>
Inaugural Address by President Barack Obama
Tuesday, 22 January 2013, 9:59 am | The White House
Each time we gather to inaugurate a President we bear witness to the enduring strength of our Constitution. We affirm the promise of our democracy. We recall that what binds this nation together is not the colors of our skin or the tenets of our faith ... More >>
David Plouffe: Your Victory
Friday, 11 January 2013, 2:16 pm | The White House
I'll tell you what keeps driving me every day: the knowledge that people like you have our backs. More >>
Statement from the President On Senate Fiscal Cliff Agmt.
Wednesday, 2 January 2013, 12:32 pm | The White House
Leaders from both parties in the Senate came together to reach an agreement that passed with overwhelming bipartisan support today that protects 98 percent of Americans and 97 percent of small business owners from a middle class tax hike. While neither ... More >>
