Category: July 2012

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: 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 the 90-day…

PHILADELPHIA – First Lady Michelle Obama joined Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and local elected officials from across the country today to announce public and private sector commitments…

On Wednesday, July 18, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 3902, the “District of Columbia Special Election Reform Act,” which amends the District of Columbia Code to revise the…

I strongly condemn today’s barbaric terrorist attack on Israelis in Bulgaria. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those killed and injured, and with the people of Israel,…

President Obama called Russian President Putin today to discuss the developing situation in Syria. The two Presidents noted the growing violence in Syria and agreed on the need to support…

The President called Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu today to offer his condolences and assistance following the terrorist attack targeting Israeli tourists in Bulgaria. The President strongly condemned this outrageous attack…

Libya’s democratic transition took another important step with yesterday’s announcement of the results from the July 7th National Congress election. As President Obama noted on Election Day, Libya’s historic election…

NOTICE – – – – – – – THE CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE FORMER LIBERIAN REGIME OF CHARLES TAYLOR On July 22, 2004, by Executive…

Henry Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio, Texas 12:45 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, San Antone! (Applause.) Hello, Texas! (Applause.) Well, thank you so much. Everybody have a seat. Have a…

Private Residence San Antonio, Texas 2:19 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Please, have a seat. Have a seat. Well, look, it is wonderful to see…