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Statement by the President 27 Aug 2013 | 05:51 am
Jack Gilligan lived his life in service to his fellow Americans, especially those in his home state of Ohio and across the United States who were left out or left behind. During World War II, he earne...
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on National Security Advisor Susan Rice’s Meetings with Israeli Delegation 27 Aug 2013 | 04:48 am
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice hosted a delegation of senior Israeli officials today for consultations on Iran, Egypt, Syria, and a range of other regional security issues. The Israeli deleg...
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 8/26/2013 27 Aug 2013 | 04:09 am
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:40 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for being here. Thank you for your patience today. As you know, we rescheduled this briefing so t...
Readout of the President’s Meeting with African-American Faith Leaders 27 Aug 2013 | 01:57 am
This morning, the President met with African-American faith leaders to discuss the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and how civil rights and equality are closely tied t...
Remarks by the President in Presentation of the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Ty M. Carter 27 Aug 2013 | 12:33 am
East Room 2:23 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Please be seated. Welcome to the White House. Actually, I should say welcome back. Many of you joined us earlier this year when...
Readout of the President’s Call to California Governor Jerry Brown 26 Aug 2013 | 10:20 pm
Yesterday, President Obama called Governor Jerry Brown to receive an update on the fires in California, including the Rim fire that is impacting families, communities, and businesses, as well as Yosem...
Readout of the President’s Phone Call with President Hollande of France 26 Aug 2013 | 01:02 am
Today, the President spoke with President Hollande of France regarding the ongoing violence in Syria. The two leaders expressed their grave concern about the reported use of chemical weapons by the S...
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Cameron of the UK 25 Aug 2013 | 02:18 am
The President and Prime Minister Cameron spoke today on the shared security challenges faced by the United States and the United Kingdom, including continued violence in Syria. The two leaders expres...
Readout of the President’s Meeting with the National Security Council Regarding the Reported Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria 25 Aug 2013 | 02:07 am
President Obama convened a meeting of his National Security Council today to discuss the reported use of chemical weapons by the Syrian government on Wednesday, August 21 near Damascus. In coordinati...
Remarks by the First Lady at Arthur Ashe Kids' Day 25 Aug 2013 | 12:58 am
U.S. Open New York, New York 2:04 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Wow! (Applause.) Are you guys having fun? (Applause.) Is everybody here ready to move? (Applause.) Well, I am. I can't tell you how...
