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On Monday, December 19, 2011, the President signed into law: S. 535, the “Fort Pulaski National Monument Lease Authorization Act,” which authorizes the Department of the Interior to lease certain…

President Obama spoke by telephone with Prime Minister Noda of Japan this evening. The two leaders conferred on the situation on the Korean Peninsula following the death of Kim Jong…

I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing today of Vaclav Havel, a playwright and prisoner of conscience who became President of Czechoslovakia and of the Czech Republic. Having…

The bipartisan compromise passed in the Senate yesterday received 89 votes, including 39 Republican votes, and Speaker Boehner himself just yesterday called it a “good deal” and a “victory.” The…

We are closely monitoring reports that Kim Jong Il is dead. The President has been notified, and we are in close touch with our allies in South Korea and Japan.…

WASHINGTON— In this week’s address, President Obama expressed the gratitude of the entire nation to the brave men and women who have served in the war in Iraq, and welcomed…

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:30 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. In the last few weeks, I set out a simple principle: Congress should not go home for…

On Saturday, December 17, 2011, the President signed into law: H.J.Res.95, which makes further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2012, through December 23, 2011, and for other purposes.

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling 1:09 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Thanks so much. (Applause.) Well, good afternoon, everyone. And thank you, General Osman, for not just that very kind and generous introduction…

Gaylord Hotel National Harbor, Maryland 2:37 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Please, please have a seat. You’re making me blush. (Laughter.) Thank…