Statement by the President on Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano’s Announcement
I want to thank Secretary Napolitano for her outstanding work on behalf of the American people over the last four years. At the Department of Homeland Security, Janet’s portfolio has…
Readout of the Vice President’s Phone Call with Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Osama Nujayfi
Today, Vice President Biden spoke with Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Osama Nujayfi. They discussed Iraq’s recent provincial elections and other political and security events in Iraq and the greater…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 324, H.R. 1151, and H.R. 2383
On Friday, July 12, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 324, which provides for the award of a congressional gold medal to the First Special Service Force, collectively, in…
Statement by the President on H.R. 1151
Today I have signed into law H.R. 1151, an Act concerning participation of Taiwan in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The United States fully supports Taiwan’s membership in international…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Gregory D. Winfree – Administrator of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration,…
Readout of President Obama’s Call with President Putin
President Obama spoke by phone today with President Putin of Russia. The two leaders noted the importance of U.S.-Russian bilateral relations and discussed a range of security and bilateral issues,…
Readout of the President’s Call with King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia
President Obama spoke by phone today with King Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia. The President relayed his warm wishes to the King on the occasion of…
President Obama Signs North Dakota Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of North Dakota and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by…
President Obama Signs New York Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New York and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Prime Minister Antonis Samaras of the Hellenic Republic
On Thursday, August 8, President Obama will welcome Prime Minister Antonis Samaras of the Hellenic Republic to the White House. The visit will highlight the strength of the U.S.-Greek relationship…