U.S. Security Sector Assistance Policy
United States policy on Security Sector Assistance is aimed at strengthening the ability of the United States to help allies and partner nations build their own security capacity, consistent with…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon
On Thursday, April 11, President Obama will host United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon for an Oval Office visit. The President looks forward to welcoming the Secretary General back to…
Remarks by the President and Vice President at Easter Prayer Breakfast
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you all for being here today. And welcome to the White House, and a belated happy Easter — this time of the year when we…
Notice — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Somalia
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…
Letter — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Somalia
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…
Statement by the President on the Passing of Roger Ebert
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…
Statement by the Press Secretary Announcing the Visit of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates
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…
Remarks by the President at a DCCC Event — San Francisco, CA
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…
Remarks by the President at a DCCC Event — San Francisco, CA
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…
Remarks by the President at a DNC Event — Atherton, CA
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…