Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff
Today, the Vice President called Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff to discuss his upcoming visit to Brazil to attend the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The Vice President informed President Rousseff of…
Remarks by the President After Surveying Tornado Damage
Vilonia, Arkansas 2:30 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, good afternoon, everybody. Obviously we just had a chance to tour some of the areas that were devastated by last week’s tornadoes,…
Remarks by the President at DCCC Dinner — L.A., CA
Private Residence Los Angeles, California 6:52 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Everybody have a seat. Thank you so much. Well, let…
Remarks by the President at USC Shoah Foundation Dinner
Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel Los Angeles, California 9:36 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you so much. Please, please, everybody have a seat.…
Statement by the President on the Retirement of Christine H. Fox
As Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense Christine H. Fox concludes her tenure at the Department of Defense, I want to acknowledge her dedicated service to our nation and to the…
Readout of National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice’s Bilateral Meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu today in advance of the U.S.-Israel Consultative Group consultations, to be held tomorrow (May 8). They discussed a…
Readout of National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice’s Bilateral Meeting with President Peres
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met with Israeli President Shimon Peres in Jerusalem today in advance of the U.S.-Israel Consultative Group meetings. Ambassador Rice congratulated President Peres on the…
Message to the Congress — With respect to Russia’s status under the Generalized System of Preferences
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Consistent with section 502(f)(2) of the Trade Act of 1974 (the “1974 Act”) (19 U.S.C. 2462(f)(2)), I am providing notice of my intent…
Presidential Transmittal Message — To the Senate on the Protocol Amending the Convention between the US and Spain for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income
TO THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES: I transmit herewith, for the advice and consent of the Senate to its ratification, the Protocol Amending the Convention between the United States…
Message to the Congress — Continuation of the National Emergency with respect to Syria
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…