Statement by the Press Secretary on the Terrorist Attack in Tel Aviv
The United States condemns today’s terrorist attack on a bus in Tel Aviv. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those injured, and with the people of Israel.…
Background on the Pardoning of the National Thanksgiving Turkey
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, November 21, 2012, President Obama will pardon the National Thanksgiving Turkey in a ceremony in the Rose Garden. The President will celebrate the 65th anniversary of…
Readout of the President’s Call to Prime Minister Netanyahu
President Obama spoke to Prime Minister Netanyahu today and reiterated his commitment to Israel’s security. The President made clear that no country can be expected to tolerate rocket attacks against…
Readout of the President’s call with President Morsi
President Obama spoke to President Morsi today. The President thanked President Morsi for his efforts to achieve a sustainable ceasefire and for his personal leadership in negotiating a ceasefire proposal.…
Notice: Waiver from Rescission of Unobligated Funds Under The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
NOTICE – – – – – – – WAIVER FROM RESCISSION OF UNOBLIGATED FUNDS UNDER THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 Consistent with the authority provided to me…
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Noda of Japan Before Bilateral Meeting
Peace Palace Phnom Penh, Cambodia 10:50 A.M. ICT PRESIDENT OBAMA: I want to say how wonderful it is to see Prime Minister Noda again. He very graciously called me shortly…
Remarks by President Obama and Premier Wen Jiabao Before Bilateral Meeting
Peace Palace Phnom Penh, Cambodia 11:40 A.M. ICT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it’s good to see Premier Wen again. We last met at the East Asia Summit in Bali a year…
Joint Statement of the 4th ASEAN-U.S. Leaders’ Meeting
Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 19 November 2012 1. We, the Heads of State/Government of Brunei Darussalam, the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Republic of Indonesia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, the…
Statement by the President on the Passing of Warren Rudman
With the passing of Warren Rudman, the United States has lost a decorated war veteran and one of our country’s great public servants. Over almost 20 years representing the people…
Statement by Vice President Biden on the Passing of Warren Rudman
Warren Rudman’s passion for public service was clear to anyone who met him. He was a tenacious prosecutor, a courageous combat infantry commander, and a devoted Senator. He knew as…