Remarks by the President on the Affordable Care Act
THE PRESIDENT: Thanks to Monica, thanks to everybody standing behind me, and thanks for everybody out there who cares deeply about this issue. Monica’s story is important because for all…
Fact Sheet on United States-Japan Global Cooperation: Meeting Modern Challenges
The United States and Japan are dedicated to working together to advance human security, economic prosperity and political stability throughout the world. During their meeting on December 3rd in Tokyo,…
Background Briefing by Senior Administration Officials on Vice President Joe Biden’s Trip to Asia
SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: On background, senior administration officials. You can direct quote us. So with that understanding, I’ll just give you a couple minutes at the top and then I’m…
The United States and Colombia – Strategic Partners
Today President Barack Obama hosted Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos at the White House. Their visit underscored the close ties between the United States and Colombia, founded upon shared democratic…
The President’s Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative
Today, via video message broadcast to 150 youth and dignitaries gathered in Manila, Philippines, President Obama announced the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI). Recognizing that over 65 percent of…
Remarks by the President on World AIDS Day
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Everybody, please have a seat. Well, thank you, Grant, for your outstanding leadership of the Office of National AIDS Policy. And thanks to all…
Statement by the Press Secretary on S. 1545
On Monday, December 02, 2013, the President signed into law: S. 1545, the “PEPFAR Stewardship and Oversight Act of 2013,” which reauthorizes and extends a few authorities related to the…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on UAE’s Selection as the Host of the 2020 World Expo
The United States congratulates the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on its selection as host for the 2020 World Expo, the first time the Expo will take place in the Middle…
Message to the Congress — Update on the Whole-of-Government Vision in the President’s National Security Strategy of 2010
TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO SELECTED CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP November 29, 2013 Dear Mr. Chairman: (Dear Madam Chairman:) (Dear Senator:) (Dear Representative:) In my National Security Strategy…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
Today the President made the determination required under section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 regarding the supply of petroleum and petroleum products…