Statement by the Vice President
Jill and I were deeply saddened to learn of the Amtrak tragedy in Philadelphia last night. We are profoundly grateful for the efforts of the first responders and others who…
Message — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Yemen
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: 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…
Message — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Yemen
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: 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…
Notice — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Yemen
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO YEMEN On May 16, 2012, by Executive Order 13611, I declared a national emergency…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Karl Brooks – Assistant Administrator for Administration and Resources Management, Environmental…
Remarks by the President in Conversation on Poverty at Georgetown University
Georgetown University Washington, D.C. 11:39 A.M. EDT MR. DIONNE: It’s a real honor to be here today with my two Presidents — President Obama and President DeGioia. (Laughter.) And my…
Remarks by the Vice President at TOP COPS Awards Dinner
J.W. Marriott Hotel Washington, D.C. 7:52 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Please sit down. Thank you very much. Mick, thank you for that great introduction. The reason Mick mentioned Scranton…
FACT SHEET: The White House Summit on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
On Tuesday, May 12, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (Initiative) will host the White House Summit on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) in Washington,…
FACT SHEET: The White House Summit on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
On Tuesday, May 12, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (Initiative) will host the White House Summit on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) in Washington,…
Statement by National Security Council Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan on the Resumption of Cyprus Settlement Talks
The United States welcomes the announcement that Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders will resume settlement talks on May 15. We reaffirm our full support for the UN-facilitated process under…