Background Press Call on the Iran Framework Negotiations
Via Conference Call 4:17 P.M. EDT MS. MEEHAN: Thank you very much, everybody. This is Bernadette. Welcome, and thanks for joining us for this press call on the P5+1 nuclear…
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Dr. Jill Biden at Virginia Community College System’s 2015 New Horizons Conference
Good afternoon! Thank you so much, Glenn, for that warm introduction. I can truly say I feel right at home with all of you. You are not just an audience…
Statement by the President on the Nigerian Elections
The last few days have shown the world the strength of Nigeria’s commitment to democratic principles. By turning out in large numbers and sometimes waiting all day to cast their…
Letter — “Blocking the Property of Certain Persons Engaging in Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities”
TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE April 1, 2015 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:)…
Statement by the President on Executive Order “Blocking the Property of Certain Persons Engaging in Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities”
Today, I issued an Executive Order that provides a new authority to respond to the threat posed by malicious cyber actors. Cyber threats pose one of the most serious economic…
On-the-Record Press Call on the President’s Executive Order, “Blocking the Property of Certain Persons Engaging in Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities”
Via Telephone 10:05 A.M. EDT MS. MEEHAN: Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining this press call to discuss the President’s executive order, “Blocking the Property of Certain Persons…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 1527
On Wednesday, April 1, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 1527, the “Slain Officer Family Support Act of 2015,” which allows taxpayers to accelerate the income tax benefits for…
Statement by the Vice President on the Nigerian Elections
I congratulate the Nigerian people and their leaders on the conduct of a peaceful democratic election. One of the hallmarks of a functioning democracy is the handover of power from…
Readout of the President’s Calls with Nigerian President Jonathan and President-Elect Buhari
President Obama today spoke with Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan and separately with President-Elect Muhammadu Buhari to commend them for their leadership during Nigeria’s recent election. The President applauded President Jonathan…
President Obama refuses to meet NATO Sec. General Stoltenberg, breaks with tradition
Even though the Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is in Washington for three days, President Obama is yet to meet the head of NATO, and won’t meet him during his visit…