Statement by the President
Michelle and I were saddened to learn of the passing of Helen Thomas. Helen was a true pioneer, opening doors and breaking down barriers for generations of women in journalism.…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE ON JULY 18, 2013: Nisha Desai Biswal, of the District of Columbia, to be Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs, vice Robert Orris…
President Obama Signs Missouri Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Missouri and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…
Statement by the President on the FCC Vote to Modernize the E-Rate
Today, the Federal Communications Commission took a first, important step toward realizing our vision of making 21st century classrooms available to every student in America. Preparing our nation’s students with…
Background Conference Call with Senior Administration Officials on Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden’s Trip to India and Singapore
Via Teleconference 9:40 A.M. EDT MS. TROTTER: Thanks, everyone, for joining today’s call. Sorry for the delay. Our hope is to provide you with a more detailed sense of the…
Notice from the President — Regarding the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Significant Transnational Criminal Organizations
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO TRANSNATIONAL CRIMINAL ORGANIZATIONS On July 24, 2011, by Executive Order 13581, I declared a…
Notice from the President — Regarding the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Significant Transnational Criminal Organizations
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO TRANSNATIONAL CRIMINAL ORGANIZATIONS On July 24, 2011, by Executive Order 13581, I declared a…
Letter from the President — Regarding the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Significant Transnational Criminal Organizations
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…
Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden on Asia-Pacific Policy
George Washington University Washington, D.C. 1:34 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, folks. Thank you for your patience. I’d like to begin by thanking — Mr. President, thank you…
Remarks by the President on Trayvon Martin
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:33 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I wanted to come out here, first of all, to tell you that Jay is prepared for all your…