Remarks by the President and Vice President at Meeting of the National Governors Association
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. I tell you what, I didn’t know Jack was as good as he is until I heard that rhyme last night. (Laughter.) Jack, if…
Remarks by the President at National Governors Association Dinner
THE PRESIDENT: Welcome, everybody. It is wonderful for us to have you here at the White House. Michelle and I are so happy to host you, and I want to…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Congress Must Act Now to Stop the Sequester
WASHINGTON, DC—President Obama used this week’s address to urge Congress to stop the harmful automatic cuts that threaten thousands of jobs and affect our national security—called the sequester—from taking effect…
Letter from the President — Concerning Niger
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) On February 20, 2013, the last elements of a deployment of approximately 40 additional U.S. military personnel entered Niger with the consent of the…
President Obama Signs Louisiana Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Louisiana and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…
Message — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Cuba
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior…
Notice — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Cuba
On March 1, 1996, by Proclamation 6867, a national emergency was declared to address the disturbance or threatened disturbance of international relations caused by the February 24, 1996, destruction by…
Joint Statement by the United States and Japan
The two Governments confirm that should Japan participate in the TPP negotiations, all goods would be subject to negotiation, and Japan would join others in achieving a comprehensive, high-standard agreement,…
White House Demands Renegotiation Of The Cuts, Republicans Refuse To Budge
With the White House stepping up its campaign to force Republicans back to the negotiating table when it comes to the deep cuts that are due to take place shortly,…
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Abe of Japan After Bilateral Meeting
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I want to extend a warm welcome to Prime Minister Abe and congratulate him on his victory and his leadership of Japan. Obviously, Japan is one of…