Message to the Congress — African Growth and Opportunity Act
TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE December 23, 2013 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Mr. President:) In…
Message to the Congress — African Growth and Opportunity Act
TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE December 23, 2013 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Mr. President:) In…
Statement by Press Secretary Jay Carney on the Ongoing Air Assaults by the Syrian Government
The United States condemns the ongoing air assault by Syrian government forces on civilians, including the indiscriminate use of SCUD missiles and barrel bombs in and around Aleppo over the…
US drone strikes continue unabated in Yemen and Pakistan, reveal BIJ
With another drone strike carried out on the town of Radda in Yemen, it’s clear that the United States shows no signs in letting up while keeping the American people…
Statement by the President
Michelle and I send our condolences to the Eisenhower family on the passing of John S.D. Eisenhower. He grew up the son of an American hero, but emerged a great…
Message to the Congress — War Powers Resolution Regarding South Sudan
TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE December 22, 2013 Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear…
Weekly Address: Working Together on Behalf of the American People
WASHINGTON, DC— In his weekly address, President Obama highlighted the bipartisan budget agreement that unwinds some of the cuts that were damaging to the economy and keeps investments in areas…
Readout of President Obama’s Updates on South Sudan
Last night, upon landing in Hawaii, President Obama was updated on Air Force One on the status of the four American service members who were wounded attempting to evacuate American…
Press Conference by the President
THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. I know you are all eager to skip town and spend some time with your families. Not surprisingly, I am, too. But you know what…
President Obama Announces his Intent to Nominate Senator Max Baucus as Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate Senator Max Baucus as Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China. President Obama said, “For more than two decades…