Statement by the President
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:59 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. It’s no secret that the American people have probably never been more frustrated with Washington. And…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 247, S. 330, S.893
On Thursday, November 21, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 2747, the “Streamlining Claims Processing for Federal Contractor Employees Act,” which transfers statutory authority from the Government Accountability Office…
Statement by the President on the HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act
Earlier today, I signed into law the HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation that allows scientists to carry out research into organ donations from one…
Remarks As Prepared for Delivery by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice
At Georgetown University, Gaston Hall Washington, D.C. Wednesday November 20, 2013 “America’s Future in Asia” Thank you, Victor, for all your exceptional work to advance American policy toward Asia —…
Remarks by the President at Presidential Medal of Freedom Ceremony
East Room 11:17 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good morning! (Applause.) Good morning, everybody! Everybody, please have a seat. Have a seat. Well, on behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to…
Remarks by the President at the 50th Anniversary of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
National Museum of American History 7:26 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everybody. Please have a seat. Michelle and I are so pleased to join you tonight to honor the…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on UK Announcement on Clean Energy
We are delighted that the United Kingdom is joining the United States in shifting public financing toward cleaner energy sources. This is an important component of President Obama’s Climate Action…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Elections in Nepal
The United States congratulates the people of Nepal on their November 19 Constituent Assembly elections. These elections mark a vital step in the peace process that began in 2006. Elections…
Expected Attendees at the Dinner in Honor of Presidential Medal of Freedom Awardees
This evening, the President and First Lady will host a dinner to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Presidential Medal of Freedom as established by President Kennedy. This event will…
Readout of the Vice President’s Meeting with a Group of Democratic Senators to Discuss Iran
Today, the Vice President hosted a meeting at the White House with a group of Democratic Senators to discuss Iran. The Vice President was joined by members of his national…