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WASHINGTON, DC – On December 7, 2011, President Obama and Prime Minister Harper of Canada met at the White House and announced two initiatives to ensure that the vital economic…

On Friday, December 14, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 6156, the “Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012,” which authorizes…

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Pursuant to my constitutional authority and as contemplated by section 446 of the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act as amended…

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:15 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: This afternoon, I spoke with Governor Malloy and FBI Director Mueller. I offered Governor Malloy my condolences on behalf…

Children’s National Medical Center Washington, D.C. 2:59 P.M. EST Q What are you getting for the President for Christmas? MRS. OBAMA: Oh. Well, I can’t tell. Look, they’re going to…

Today, I spoke to Ambassador Susan Rice, and accepted her decision to remove her name from consideration for Secretary of State. For two decades, Susan has proven to be an…

East Room 7:50 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everybody. AUDIENCE: Good evening. THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you for coming to the White House tonight to celebrate the sixth night…

North Korea’s launch today—using ballistic missile technology despite express prohibitions by United Nations Security Council resolutions—is a highly provocative act that threatens regional security, directly violates United Nations Security Council…

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Washington, D.C. 2:35 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Well, good afternoon, everyone. It is truly a pleasure, as always, to be here. I want to start by thanking…

The United States congratulates President John Dramani Mahama and the people of Ghana for the successful election on December 7. Nearly 80% of the electorate voted, continuing the Ghanaian tradition…