2014 Leaders’ Declaration
The 22nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Declaration – Beijing Agenda for an Integrated, Innovative and Interconnected Asia-Pacific 1． We, the APEC Leaders, gathered by Yanqi Lake in Beijing for the 22nd…
President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Federal Republic of Germany to Attend the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Berlin Conference on Anti-Semitism Tenth Anniversary Commemoration
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Federal Republic of Germany to attend the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Berlin Conference on…
Statement by the President on the Death of John Doar
Michelle and I were saddened to hear of the passing of John Doar, one of the bravest American lawyers of his or any era. As the face of the Justice…
Readout of the President’s Call with Dr. Craig Spencer
The President spoke by phone from Beijing, China on Wednesday morning with Dr. Craig Spencer, an American healthcare worker who contracted Ebola while working to combat the disease in Guinea.…
U.S.-China Joint Announcement on Climate Change
Beijing, China, 12 November 2014 1. The United States of America and the People’s Republic of China have a critical role to play in combating global climate change, one of…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan on the U.S. Presentation to the Committee Against Torture
Today in Geneva, the United States began its periodic presentation to the Committee Against Torture, a body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention against Torture and Other…
White House Report: Women and Girls of Color: Addressing Challenges and Expanding Opportunity
Today, the White House Council on Women and Girls released a report entitled “Women and Girls of Color: Addressing Challenges and Expanding Opportunity”. This report highlights work the Administration has…
Letter – Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran
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 Iran
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO IRAN On November 14, 1979, by Executive Order 12170, the President declared a national…
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: Daniel Elliott, III – Member, Surface Transportation Board, and upon appointment…