Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Brad R. Carson, of Oklahoma, to be Under Secretary of the Army, vice Joseph W. Westphal. Maureen Elizabeth Cormack, of Virginia, a Career Member of…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Holodomor Remembrance Day
Eighty years ago, the Ukrainian people were subjected to unimaginable suffering as a result of the deliberate policies of the regime of Joseph Stalin. Ukrainian men, women, and children died…
Statement by the President
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:59 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. It’s no secret that the American people have probably never been more frustrated with Washington. And…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 247, S. 330, S.893
On Thursday, November 21, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 2747, the “Streamlining Claims Processing for Federal Contractor Employees Act,” which transfers statutory authority from the Government Accountability Office…
Statement by the President on the HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act
Earlier today, I signed into law the HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation that allows scientists to carry out research into organ donations from one…
Remarks As Prepared for Delivery by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice
At Georgetown University, Gaston Hall Washington, D.C. Wednesday November 20, 2013 “America’s Future in Asia” Thank you, Victor, for all your exceptional work to advance American policy toward Asia —…
Remarks by the President at Presidential Medal of Freedom Ceremony
East Room 11:17 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good morning! (Applause.) Good morning, everybody! Everybody, please have a seat. Have a seat. Well, on behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to…
Remarks by the President at the 50th Anniversary of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
National Museum of American History 7:26 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everybody. Please have a seat. Michelle and I are so pleased to join you tonight to honor the…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on UK Announcement on Clean Energy
We are delighted that the United Kingdom is joining the United States in shifting public financing toward cleaner energy sources. This is an important component of President Obama’s Climate Action…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Elections in Nepal
The United States congratulates the people of Nepal on their November 19 Constituent Assembly elections. These elections mark a vital step in the peace process that began in 2006. Elections…