Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates used the occasion of the 65th Anniversary of the Victory in Europe to declare war on duplicative overhead, bloat and needless spending in the Defense Department.
President Obama spoke with President Sarkozy as part of his ongoing engagement with European leaders about the economic situation there. They agreed on the importance of Europe taking resolute action to build confidence in the markets.
President Obama spoke with Chancellor Merkel this morning as part of his ongoing engagement with European leaders with regard to the economic situation there. They discussed the importance of the members of the European Union taking resolute steps to build confidence in the markets.
10:10 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you, Hampton. Thank you, Class of 2010. (Applause.) Please, everybody, please have a seat. AUDIENCE MEMBER: I love you! THE PRESIDENT: I love you back. (Applause.) That's why…
VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN: Mr. President, Madam Minister, General, officers, ladies and gentlemen, it is true that I very much wanted to be here today to pay respects to such a group of warriors who have stood side by side with American warriors in Afghanistan. I also want to pay my respects to your…
1:42 P.M. (local) PRESIDENT ZAPATERO: (As interpreted.) I would like to welcome Vice President Biden most warmly to Spain, him and his delegation, and tell him how pleased we are, my government and myself, for this visit of the Vice President of the United States. But, first of all, I would…
(Conducted May 6, 2010) 1:50 P.M. EDT Q President Obama, thanks so much for having me here. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Q I've got several important issues in Russian-American bilateral relations, which we will of course discuss. But first let me come back to the…
On May 9, the Russian Federation will host a commemoration of one of the most important events in human history – the defeat of fascism in World War II. This achievement was won only by the extraordinary sacrifices made by many people, including Americans and Russians, and those sacrifices will be…
WASHINGTON – In his weekly address, President Barack Obama highlighted the ways in which health reform is already holding insurance companies more accountable and giving consumers more control. Implementing everything in the new law will not happen overnight. But already, consumers are getting…
Sgt. Juan Alcivar will be competing for gold in the inaugural Warrior Games May 10-14 in Colorado Springs, Colo.
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of California and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by an earthquake beginning on April 4, 2010, and continuing. Federal funding is available to State and eligible local governments…
A PROCLAMATION As a Nation, we rely on law enforcement officers to keep our neighborhoods safe, enforce our laws, and respond in times of crisis. These men and women sustain peace and order across America, and we look to them as models of courage and integrity. This week, we honor their…
A PROCLAMATION In recent decades, our Nation has made extraordinary progress in promoting women's health issues. However, far too many women remain underserved and we must continue working to ensure all women can access medical services, receive fair treatment, and make healthy choices. …
A PROCLAMATION Generations of mothers have labored tirelessly and selflessly to support and guide their children and families. Their loving, devoted efforts have broadened horizons for their children and opened doors of opportunity for our Nation's daughters and granddaughters. On…
3:37 P.M. EDT MR. RHODES: Thanks, everybody, for joining us on a Friday afternoon here. We just wanted to take this opportunity to give you a bit of a preview of the visit next week of President Karzai and a delegation of Afghans to the United States. I’m joined here by Doug Lute, who is…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Phillip Carter III, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire. Gerald M. Feierstein, of…
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: • Phillip Carter, Ambassador to the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire, Department of State • Gerald Feierstein, Ambassador to the Republic of Yemen, Department of…
State Dining Room 3:15 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Well, isn’t this lovely -- and very civilized. (Laughter.) Hello everyone, and thank you so much for joining us here at the White House as we gather to celebrate Mother’s Day and honor all of the extraordinary women in our lives. Today is also…
WASHINGTON—President Obama has dispatched senior officials from across the federal government to visit Tennessee as the Administration continues its swift, aggressive response to severe weather and flooding in the state. Cabinet Secretaries and other senior officials from the Departments of…
Washington Hilton Washington, D.C. 1:05 P.M. EDT DR. BIDEN: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Thank you, Denise, for that warm introduction. And thank you to the Women’s Leadership Forum conference hosts and organizers who have worked so hard to make this event possible. …