Inaugural Address by President Barack Obama
THE PRESIDENT: Vice President Biden, Mr. Chief Justice, members of the United States Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens: Each time we gather to inaugurate a President we bear witness…
Remarks by the President and the Vice President at Inaugural Luncheon
SENATOR SCHUMER: Mr. President, Dr. Biden, and your whole wonderful family, I now rise to toast the Vice President of the United States and my former colleague and my friend,…
Remarks by the President, the Vice President, the First Lady and Dr. Biden at Inaugural Reception
DR. BIDEN: Good evening, everyone. Thank you so much for joining us tonight. But more than that, thank you for the kindness, friendship and support that you’ve shown us since…
Statement by the President on the Terrorist Attack in Algeria
Today, the thoughts and prayers of the American people are with the families of all those who were killed and injured in the terrorist attack in Algeria. The blame for…
Weekly Address: Now Is The Time to Take Action Against Gun Violence
Hi, everybody. This week, I announced a series of concrete steps we should take to protect our children and our communities from gun violence. These proposals grew out of meetings…
Remarks by the President and the First Lady on Volunteering on National Day of Service
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! Well, this is a good-looking crew here. (Applause.) First of all, we just want to acknowledge Burrville Elementary School — (applause) — and the principal here,…
Remarks by the First Lady and Dr. Biden at the Kids Inaugural Concert
DR. BIDEN: Hello, everyone! (Applause.) Thank you for that wonderful introduction, Jaelen. I’m so proud of Jaelen, and I know you brought some other kids from Lee Hall Elementary. It’s…
Statement by the Press Secretary
The President has made clear that Congress has only two options: pay the bills they have racked up, or fail to do so and put our nation into default. We…
Notice — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Terrorists Who Threaten to Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process
CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO TERRORISTS WHO THREATEN TO DISRUPT THE MIDDLE EAST PEACE PROCESS On January 23, 1995, by Executive Order 12947, the President declared a…
Letter — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Terrorists Who Threaten to Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) 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…