Statement by the President on Hanukkah
Michelle and I send our warmest wishes to all those celebrating Hanukkah around the world. This Hanukkah season we remember the powerful story of a band of believers who rose…
Statement from the Press Secretary on H.R. 470 and H.R. 2061
On Tuesday, December 20, 2011, the President signed into law: H.R. 470, the “Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2011,” which extends and amends the statutory allocation of hydroelectric power generated…
Readout of the President’s Call with Spanish President-elect Rajoy
President Obama spoke with Spanish President-elect Mariano Rajoy today to congratulate him on his election and to underscore U.S. support for his economic reform agenda. The two leaders agreed on…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Calls to Iraqi Leaders
The Vice President today spoke on the phone with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and separately with Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Osama al-Nujaifi to discuss the current political climate…
Readout of the President’s Call with President Lee of the Republic of Korea
At midnight tonight, President Obama spoke with Republic of Korea President Lee Myung-bak to discuss the situation on the Korean Peninsula following the death of Kim Jong Il. The President…
FACT SHEET: The United States National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security
“The goal is as simple as it is profound: to empower half the world’s population as equal partners in preventing conflict and building peace in countries threatened and affected by…
Statement by the President on the Philippines
On behalf of the American people, I wish to express my deep condolences for the tremendous loss of life and devastation caused by recent flooding in the Philippines. In the…
United States National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security
The United States National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security can be viewed HERE.
Readout of the President’s Call with Tunisian Interim Prime Minister Jebali
President Obama called Tunisia’s interim Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali today to congratulate him on his appointment and to underscore America’s strong support for Tunisia’s democratic transition. The President and the…
Statement by the Press Secretary on S. 535, S.683, and S.J. Res. 22
On Monday, December 19, 2011, the President signed into law: S. 535, the “Fort Pulaski National Monument Lease Authorization Act,” which authorizes the Department of the Interior to lease certain…