Statement by the President on the Investiture of His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain
On behalf of the American people, I congratulate His Majesty King Felipe VI on the occasion of his investiture as King of Spain. We are grateful to King Juan Carlos…
Remarks by the President at Export Council Meeting
Eisenhower Executive Office Building 10:30 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I just wanted to say thank you to all of you who are here. Some of you have been serving on…
Message to Congress — Continuation of the National Emergency on Russian Fissile Material
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: 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…
Notice to Congress — Continuation of the National Emergency on Russian Fissile Material
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE DISPOSITION OF RUSSIAN HIGHLY ENRICHED URANIUM On June 25, 2012, by Executive Order…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the Response to Uganda’s Enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act
As President Obama has stated, the Government of Uganda’s enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) runs counter to universal human rights and complicates our bilateral relationship. We announced in April…
Statement by the President on the Observance of Juneteenth
On this day in 1865 – more than two years after President Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation – word finally reached Galveston, Texas that the slaves there were free.…
President Obama Announces Nominates Two to Serve on the United States District Courts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated David J. Hale and Greg N. Stivers to serve on the United States District Courts. “I am pleased to nominate these distinguished individuals…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Arthur Lee Bentley III, of Florida, to be United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida for the term of four years, vice Robert…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Rear Admiral Jonathan A. Yuen, USN – Member, Committee for Purchase…
President Obama Nominates Two to Serve as U.S. Attorneys
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Arthur Lee Bentley III and David Rivera to serve as U.S. Attorneys. “These two men have proven themselves to be not only top-flight…