Remarks by the Vice President to the Press at U.S. Embassy — Brasilia, Brazil
Brasilia, Brazil THE VICE PRESIDENT: It’s good to be back in the embassy. I am looking forward to meeting everyone in the embassy in a few moments. Look, before I…
Remarks by the President at a DNC LGBT Gala
Gotham Hall New York, New York 7:36 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Edith, Robbie, thanks for the wonderfully brief introduction. (Laughter.) I mean that sincerely. The day that the Supreme Court…
President Obama Signs Nebraska Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Nebraska and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…
Statement by the President on the Apprehension of Ahmed Abu Khatallah
The United States has an unwavering commitment to bring to justice those responsible for harming Americans. Since the deadly attacks on our facilities in Benghazi, I have made it a…
Message to the Congress — Designation of the Chair and Vice Chair of the United States International Trade Commission
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Consistent with the provisions of 19 U.S.C. 1330(c)(1), this is to notify the Congress that I have designated Meredith M. Broadbent as Chair…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Wendy Beetlestone, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, vice Michael M. Baylson, retired. Victor Allen Bolden, of…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Erica J. Barks Ruggles, of Minnesota, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the War Powers Resolution Report for Iraq
Today, consistent with the War Powers Resolution, the President transmitted a report notifying the Congress that up to approximately 275 U.S. military personnel are deploying to Iraq to provide support…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with the National Security Council on Iraq
Late last week the President asked his national security team to prepare a range of options that could help support Iraq and counter the threat from ISIL. This evening after…
Readout of the President’s Call with King Juan Carlos I of Spain
The President spoke today with Spanish King Juan Carlos I to offer congratulations on his historic reign ahead of the investiture of Crown Prince Felipe later this week. The President…