Notice — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Iran
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO IRAN On November 14, 1979, by Executive Order 12170, the President declared a national…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Cameron of the UK
The President and Prime Minister Cameron spoke today as part of their ongoing discussions on shared security interests, including Iran, Afghanistan, and Syria. On Iran, the President and Prime Minister…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Tommy Port Beaudreau, of Alaska, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Interior, vice Rhea S. Suh. Thomas A. Burke, of Maryland, to be an…
Remarks by the First Lady at Education Event with DC High School Sophomores
Bell Multicultural High School, Columbia Heights Education Campus Washington, D.C. 11:24 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Well, good morning. How are you all doing? You good? STUDENTS: Yes. MRS. OBAMA: Let…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Masoud Barzani
Vice President Biden spoke today with President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region Masoud Barzani. The two discussed Iraq’s security challenges and the need for close coordination between Erbil and Baghdad…
Remarks by the President Nominating Timothy Massad to Lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
State Dining Room 3:28 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Have a seat. Five years ago today, we were in some of the darkest days of one of the…
Readout of the President’s call to President Aquino of the Philippines
Today President Obama spoke with President Aquino of the Philippines to express deep condolences on behalf of the American people for the lives lost and damage caused by Super Typhoon…
Statement by the President on Marriage Equality in Hawaii
I want to congratulate the Hawaii State Legislature on passing legislation in support of marriage equality. With today’s vote, Hawaii joins a growing number of states that recognize that our…
Op-ed by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden: ‘Joining Forces’ with you on Veterans Day
The following op-ed by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden appeared this morning on the following military news websites: Military Times, Army Times, Air Force Times, Marine Corps…
Statement by the President on Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda
Michelle and I are deeply saddened by the loss of life and extensive damage done by Super Typhoon Yolanda. But I know the incredible resiliency of the Philippine people, and…