Notice– Continuation of the National Emergency with respect to Syria
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE ACTIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF SYRIA On May 11, 2004, pursuant to his…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Notification to Remove Certain Trade Benefits from Russia
The President notified Congress today that he intends to withdraw Russia’s eligibility for trade benefits under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program because Russia is sufficiently advanced economically that…
FACT SHEET: What Climate Change Means for Regions across America and Major Sectors of the Economy
“…Science, accumulated and reviewed over decades, tells us that our planet is changing in ways that will have profound impacts on all of humankind…those who are already feeling the effects…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice’s Travel to Israel
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice will lead the U.S. delegation to the U.S.-Israel Consultative Group meetings May 7-8. The U.S. delegation includes senior representatives from the Departments of State,…
Statement by the President on Israeli Independence Day
I send my warmest wishes to the Israeli people as they celebrate their independence. Generations of Jews dreamed of the day when the Jewish people would have their own state…
President Obama to Award Medal of Honor
WASHINGTON – On May 13, 2014, President Barack Obama will award Kyle J. White, a former active duty Army Sergeant, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Sergeant White will…
Readout of National Security Advisor Rice’s Meeting with EU Vice President and High Representative Catherine Ashton
The President joined National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice’s meeting with EU High Representative Catherine Ashton at the White House on May 6. During the meeting, they reaffirmed the shared…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Panamanian President-elect Juan Carlos Varela
Today, Vice President Biden called President-elect of Panama Juan Carlos Varela to congratulate him on his victory. The Vice President reaffirmed the historic ties between the United States and Panama,…
President Obama Signs Florida Disaster Declaration
Today, the President declared a major disaster in the State of Florida and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms,…
Remarks by President Obama and President Guelleh of Djibouti before Bilateral Meeting
Oval Office 10:58 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: I want to welcome President Guelleh and his delegation here today. I had an opportunity to visit Djibouti when I was a senator,…