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On April 12, 2010, by Executive Order 13536, I declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and…

Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its…

Michelle and I are saddened to hear about the passing of Roger Ebert. For a generation of Americans – and especially Chicagoans – Roger was the movies. When he didn’t…

President Obama will welcome Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates to the White House on Tuesday, April 16. The President looks forward to discussing…

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Well, first of all, I want to thank Tom and Kat for opening up this spectacular home. They were bragging…

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Well, first of all, let me thank Ann and Gordon for once again extending such gracious hospitality to all of us. I was reminded that…

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Well, it is wonderful to see all of you. This is an intimate group. What I want to do is mostly…

MRS. OBAMA: How are you guys doing? CHILDREN: Good. MRS. OBAMA: Is it a little chilly? CHILDREN: Yes. MRS. OBAMA: Where are your jackets? I’m going to be the mother.…

THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) It is good to be back in California. AUDIENCE: It’s good to have you! (Laughter.) THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Somebody said — somebody told me,…

Tuesday, April 9 * White House – As part of their “In Performance at the White House” series, the President and First Lady will invite music legends and contemporary major…