Statement by the Press Secretary on S. 1280
On Monday, November 21, 2011, the President signed into law: S. 1280, the “Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011,” which improves the preventative measures and the response…
Statement by the President on the Announcement of Additional Sanctions on Iran
Today, my Administration has taken yet another step to further isolate and penalize Iran for its refusal to live up to its international obligations regarding its nuclear program. For years,…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Call with Greek Prime Minister Papademos
President Obama spoke with Greek Prime Minster Lukas Papademos today to congratulate him on his appointment, to thank him for taking on such a significant responsibility at a critical moment,…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands
President Obama will host Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands for a meeting in the Oval Office on Tuesday, November 29. The United States and the Netherlands have a…
President Obama Grants Pardons and Commutation
WASHINGTON, DC – Today President Barack Obama granted pardons to five individuals and commutation of sentence to one individual: PARDONS: • Lesley Claywood Berry Jr. – Loretto, Ky. Offense: Conspiracy…
Statement from NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on Deputy National Security Advisor McDonough’s visit to Sudan and South Sudan
At the President’s request, Deputy National Security Advisor Denis McDonough joined Special Envoy for Sudan Princeton Lyman on a visit to Sudan and South Sudan November 20-21. This follows Mr.…
Readout of the President’s Call with Guatemalan President-elect Otto Perez Molina
Earlier today, President Obama called Guatemala’s President-elect Otto Perez Molina to congratulate him on his recent electoral victory and to commend the Guatemalan people for their dedication to democracy. The…
Statement by the President on the Supercommittee
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 5:44 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. As you all know, last summer I signed a law that will cut nearly $1 trillion of…
Remarks by the First Lady and Dr. Biden at a NASCAR-Joining Forces Military Family BBQ
Homestead-Miami Speedway Miami, Florida 1:52 P.M. EST DR. BIDEN: Thank you, Carl. Good luck to you. Thank you. MR. EDWARDS: See you. Have fun. MRS. OBAMA: Watch your head. (Laughter.)…
Fact Sheet: ASEAN-United States Leaders Meeting
On November 18, 2011, President Obama met with the leaders of the 10 member states of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations to review our cooperation on building greater economic,…