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…
Remarks by President Obama to the People of Estonia
Nordea Concert Hall Tallinn, Estonia 4:00 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Hello, Estonia! Tere Eesti! Thank you, Oskar, for your wonderful introduction and for…
Remarks by the First Lady on Joining Forces Call with Military Family Support Personnel
Via Telephone MRS. OBAMA: Oh, thanks so much, Bradley. Hello, everyone. Thank you all for taking time to join us on this call today. Let me start by once again…
Statement by the Press Secretary
Today, CVS took a significant step in stopping the sale of tobacco products in their stores and kicking off a smoking-cessation campaign. As one of our country’s largest retailers and…