Presidential Determination — Gulf Cooperation Council
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE SUBJECT: Eligibility of the Gulf Cooperation Council to Receive Defense Articles and Defense Services under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Arms…
Statement by the President on the Confirmation of Jeh Johnson as Secretary of Homeland Security
I am pleased the Senate has confirmed Jeh Johnson as our next Secretary of Homeland Security with broad bipartisan support. In Jeh, our dedicated homeland security professionals will have a…
Remarks by the President at 32nd “Christmas in Washington” Broadcast
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Well, merry Christmas, everybody! I want to thank our host, Hugh Jackman, for keeping our safety in mind and leaving Wolverine’s claws at home. (Laughter.) It…
Readout of National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice’s Meetings with Israeli National Security Advisor Yossi Cohen at the White House
National Security Advisor Susan Rice and Deputy National Security Advisor Tony Blinken, along with senior officials from the Departments of State and Treasury, hosted Israeli National Security Advisor Yossi Cohen…
The Difference a Tax Attorney Can Make
Taxes are an undeniable part about living in this country that many of us would love to leave behind. It can seem like so much of our hard-earned money gets…
Weekly Address: Marking the One-Year Anniversary of the Tragic Shooting in Newtown, Connecticut
WASHINGTON, DC— In his weekly address, President Obama honored the memories of the 26 innocent children and educators who were taken from us a year ago in Newtown, Connecticut. The…
Remarks by the President Before Meeting With Newly Elected Mayors
THE PRESIDENT: Well, it is a great pleasure to welcome not only some of the most outstanding mayors in the country, but also folks who are representing incredible cities, world-class…
Statement by the President on the Departure of Miguel Rodriguez
Miguel Rodriguez has served in my Administration from day one. After a tour with Secretary Clinton at the State Department, he joined my staff in October 2011 before agreeing to…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Thomas Edgar Rothman, of Maryland, to be a Member of the National Council on the Arts for a term expiring September 3, 2016. (New Position)…
Message to the Congress — Report Consistent with War Powers Resolution
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) I am providing this supplemental consolidated report, prepared by my Administration and consistent with the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93-148), as part of…