Statement by the President on Roe v. Wade Anniversary
On the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we reaffirm its historic commitment to protect the health and reproductive freedom of women across this country and stand by its guiding…
Statement by President Obama on Ambassador Ron Kirk’s Announcement to Depart in Late February
I want to thank Ambassador Kirk for his hard work on behalf of the American people over the past four years. There’s no question Ron delivered results for the American…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: John Owen Brennan, of Virginia, to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, vice David H. Petraeus, resigned. Charles Timothy Hagel, of Nebraska, to be…
Statement by the President on the Terrorist Attack in Algeria
Today, the thoughts and prayers of the American people are with the families of all those who were killed and injured in the terrorist attack in Algeria. The blame for…
Statement by the Press Secretary
The President has made clear that Congress has only two options: pay the bills they have racked up, or fail to do so and put our nation into default. We…
Notice — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Terrorists Who Threaten to Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process
CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO TERRORISTS WHO THREATEN TO DISRUPT THE MIDDLE EAST PEACE PROCESS On January 23, 1995, by Executive Order 12947, the President declared a…
Letter — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Terrorists Who Threaten to Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process
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…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia to the White House
This morning, President Obama joined a meeting between Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor Denis McDonough and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in the Roosevelt Room. Following…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom
President Obama and Prime Minister Cameron spoke today as part of their regular consultations on global issues, including the ongoing hostage situation in Algeria. The leaders expressed support for the…
Statement by the President on Interior Secretary Ken Salazar’s Announcement that He Will Return to Colorado
I want to thank Ken for his hard work and leadership on behalf of the American people. As the Secretary of the Interior, Ken has helped usher in a new…