Remarks by President Obama at NATO Summit Press Conference
Celtic Manor Resort Newport, Wales 4:50 P.M. BST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon. Let me begin by thanking my great friend, Prime Minister Cameron — and his entire team — for…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Death of Ahmed Godane
Today, the Department of Defense confirmed that Ahmed Godane, the leader of al-Shabaab, is dead as a result of a U.S. military targeted airstrike in Somalia undertaken over the weekend.…
Presidential Determination — Trading With the Enemy Act
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY SUBJECT: Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act Under section 101(b) of…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the President’s Meeting with President Erdogan
The President met with Turkish President Erdogan today in Newport, Wales, where both leaders were attending the NATO Summit. They exchanged views on how best to cooperate in the struggle…
Letter from the President — War Powers Resolution Regarding Iraq
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) As I previously reported on June 16 and June 30, 2014, U.S. Armed Forces personnel have deployed to Iraq to provide security and support…
Continuation of the National Emergency Notice
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN TERRORIST ATTACKS Consistent with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C.…
Continuation of the National Emergency Letter
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…
On-the-Record Conference Call on the President’s Meetings at the NATO Summit
Via Telephone 5:56 P.M. BST MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody, and thanks for jumping on the call this afternoon. I apologize for running just a few minutes late. I’m joined…
President Obama authorizes airstrikes on Syria, chairing a UN resolution against foreign fighters
President Obama’s policy concerning Syria has taken a sharp turn with a number of airstrikes on terror targets after almost three years of red lines and a number of calls…
Remarks by President Obama and President Ilves of Estonia in Joint Press Conference
Bank of Estonia Tallinn, Estonia 11:59 A.M. EEST PRESIDENT ILVES: Good morning. To begin with, I’d like to welcome President Obama to Estonia. It is a genuine pleasure and an…