Category: Dec-2012

President Obama called President Morsi today to express his deep concern about the deaths and injuries of protesters in Egypt. The President emphasized that all political leaders in Egypt should…

Private Residence Northern Virginia 2:40 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, I want to, first of all, just thank Tiffany and Richard, Jimmie and Velma for opening up their beautiful home…

Washington, D.C. 6:30 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Merry Christmas, everybody! (Applause.) Michelle told me to be brief because she wants to hear music. (Laughter.) Thank you, Secretary Salazar, for that…

I’m deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Jack Brooks. He was a Texan through and through – tough, bold, and bigger than life. He lived by principles that…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the District of Columbia and ordered Federal aid to supplement the District of Columbia recovery efforts in the area affected by…

Business Roundtable Washington, D.C. 10:57 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, good morning, everybody. It is great to see all of you. Many of you I’ve had a chance to see…

U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, D.C. 3:15 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you so much. Everybody, please, please have a seat. Thank you, Brian, for that…

On Tuesday, December 4, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 2453, the “Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act,” which requires the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue coins…

We are disappointed that the overwhelming majority of Senate Republicans today blocked the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which would enshrine American standards that have been developed…

National Security Advisor Tom Donilon met today with Assistant to the President of Egypt for Foreign Relations and International Cooperation Dr. Essam el-Haddad. The two officials reaffirmed the strategic relationship…