3 Secrets That The Obama Administration Has Kept From Americans
Among a number of questions that are asked about the Obama administration, the most asked one is whether or not they have tried to keep secrets from the American people.…
Message to the Congress — Swiss Social Security
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Pursuant to section 233(e)(1) of the Social Security Act, as amended by the Social Security Amendments of 1977 (Public Law 95-216, 42 U.S.C.…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych
In a phone call today with Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych, Vice President Biden expressed his deep concern about the situation in Ukraine and the growing potential for violence. The Vice…
Statement by the President
When I took office, the American auto industry – the heartbeat of American manufacturing – was on the verge of collapse. Two of the Big Three – GM and Chrysler…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 3626
On Monday, December 9, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 3626, which extends for ten years, through December 9, 2023, the prohibitions under current law against firearms that are…
Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden in Closing at Roundtable Discussion on Women in the Japanese Economy
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you, Ambassador. Look, first of all, thank you all very much. This has been both interesting, intriguing, and very important. As was pointed out, I’m…
Remarks by the President at 2013 Kennedy Center Honors Reception
THE PRESIDENT: Well, good evening, everyone. On behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House. This is truly one of our favorite nights of the year, and not…
Statement by the President on the World Trade Organization Trade Agreement
I am pleased to welcome the announcement from Bali, Indonesia, of the first fully multilateral trade agreement in the 20-year history of the World Trade Organization. This new deal, and…
Remarks by the President in a Conversation with the Saban Forum
THE PRESIDENT: Hello! (Applause.) MR. SABAN: How are you doing? THE PRESIDENT: I’m good. Hello, everybody. MR. SABAN: One of your staffers said you are in a great mood this…
Weekly Address: Calling on Congress to Extend Unemployment Benefits this Holiday Season
WASHINGTON, DC—In this week’s address, President Obama said that before Congress leaves for vacation, they should extend unemployment benefits for 1.3 million hardworking Americans who will lose this lifeline at…