Readout of President Obama’s Call with President Putin
President Obama called Russian President Vladimir Putin today to discuss Ukraine and a range of other global issues. On Ukraine, they exchanged views on the need to implement quickly the…
Remarks by the President before Meeting with Democratic Governors
State Dining Room 11:20 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, it’s wonderful to have America’s governors in town. Michelle and I look forward to hosting with their spouses our annual Governors’…
First Lady Michelle Obama to Celebrate the Fourth Anniversary of Let’s Move!
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, First Lady Michelle Obama will kick off a celebration around the fourth anniversary of Let’s Move!, her initiative to ensure that all our children grow…
Executive Actions: Answering the President’s Call to Strengthen Our Patent System and Foster Innovation
Year of Action: Making Progress Through Executive Action v In his State of the Union address, President Obama set an ambitious agenda to make 2014 a year of action. As…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Ukraine
We are outraged by the images of Ukrainian security forces firing automatic weapons on their own people. We urge President Yanukovych to immediately withdraw his security forces from downtown Kyiv…
Readout of the President’s Call with Chancellor Merkel
President Obama spoke with Chancellor Merkel by phone today, to consult on the situation in Ukraine. They agreed that it is critical that the United States, Germany and the European…
Notice –Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya IDLs and Notice
CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO LIBYA On February 25, 2011, by Executive Order 13566, I declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act…
Letter –Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya IDLs and Notice
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 to the anniversary date of its…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych
The Vice President and President Yanukovych spoke by telephone this afternoon. The Vice President strongly condemned the violence against civilians in Kyiv. He called upon President Yanukovych to immediately pull…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Prime Minister Tusk of Poland
Vice President Biden spoke with Prime Minister Tusk by phone today to consult on the situation in Ukraine. They discussed steps the United States, Poland, and the European Union are…