Remarks by the President on the Situation in Iraq
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:32 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. I just met with my national security team to discuss the situation in Iraq. We’ve been…
Remarks to the Press by the Vice President and Dominican President Medina
The Presidential Palace Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 2:30 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT MEDINA: (As interpreted.) Ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to welcome Vice President Joe Biden and his delegation in…
Remarks by the First Lady at DC-CAP Graduation Celebration
Wardman Park Mariott Washington, D.C. 6:15 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Well, hello! (Applause.) How is everybody doing? You all rest yourselves. Well, I am beyond thrilled to be here tonight…
Remarks by the Vice President at Maritima Solar
Maritima Solar Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic THE VICE PRESIDENT: It’s a pleasure to be here, and I want to thank you for showing me the remarkable job you’ve done here.…
Statement by the President on the Investiture of His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain
On behalf of the American people, I congratulate His Majesty King Felipe VI on the occasion of his investiture as King of Spain. We are grateful to King Juan Carlos…
Remarks by the President at Export Council Meeting
Eisenhower Executive Office Building 10:30 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I just wanted to say thank you to all of you who are here. Some of you have been serving on…
Message to Congress — Continuation of the National Emergency on Russian Fissile Material
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 to Congress — Continuation of the National Emergency on Russian Fissile Material
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE DISPOSITION OF RUSSIAN HIGHLY ENRICHED URANIUM On June 25, 2012, by Executive Order…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the Response to Uganda’s Enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act
As President Obama has stated, the Government of Uganda’s enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) runs counter to universal human rights and complicates our bilateral relationship. We announced in April…
Statement by the President on the Observance of Juneteenth
On this day in 1865 – more than two years after President Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation – word finally reached Galveston, Texas that the slaves there were free.…