Month: July 2013

President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke by phone today as part of their regular consultations. The two leaders discussed regional issues including recent developments in Egypt, Iran, and Syria.…

East Room 11:30 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Thank you so much, everybody. I want to thank Morgan for that introduction. And I want…

Columbia College Chicago, Illinois 11:31 A.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Good morning, you guys. STUDENTS: Good morning. MRS. OBAMA: I am thrilled to be here. I mean,…

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: 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…

NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE FORMER LIBERIAN REGIME OF CHARLES TAYLOR On July 22, 2004, by Executive Order…

WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday, July 18th, President Obama will deliver remarks at the White House to discuss how the Affordable Care Act is holding insurance companies accountable and putting…

On behalf of our family and the people of the United States, Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes and prayers to Nelson Mandela on the occasion of his 95th…

State Dining Room 11:04 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, for decades, the middle class in this country was the engine that powered the economy, and that allowed us to all…

I’m pleased that the Senate took action today to move forward on the nominees who have waited far too long for a vote. Over the last two years, I’ve nominated…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Kent Yoshiho Hirozawa, of New York, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring August 27,…