Statement by the President
Michelle and I send our best wishes to President Carter for a fast and full recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rosalynn and the entire Carter family as they…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit
Two years ago, in Berlin, the President formally announced his plan to host a fourth and final Nuclear Security Summit in 2016. The Summit will be held March 31-April 1,…
President Obama Signs Disaster Declaration for the Oglala Sioux Tribe of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
The President yesterday declared a major disaster exists for the Oglala Sioux Tribe of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and ordered federal aid to supplement the Oglala Sioux Tribe’s efforts…
Readout of Calls between National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa Monaco and Afghan National Security Advisor Hanif
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice spoke today with President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan, and, separately, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa Monaco spoke with Afghan…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on Recent Terrorist Attacks in Mali and Saudi Arabia
The United States strongly condemns the recent deplorable terrorist attacks in Mali and Saudi Arabia. Terrorists attacked a hotel in Sévaré, Mali, killing several Malian and foreign citizens. In Saudi…
Weekly Address: Reaffirming Our Commitment to Protecting the Right to Vote
MP4MP3 WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act by underscoring the importance of one of the most fundamental rights…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 1138
On Friday, August 7, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 1138, the “Sawtooth National Recreation Area and Jerry Peak Wilderness Additions Act,” which designates three new wilderness areas (encompassing…
Letter — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Export Control Regulations
TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE August 7, 2015 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:)…
Notice — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Export Control Regulations
On August 17, 2001, consistent with the authority provided to the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the President issued Executive Order 13222.…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 212, H.R. 1531, H.R. 2131, H.R. 2559
On Friday, August 7, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 212, the “Drinking Water Protection Act,” which amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide for the assessment and…