Message — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Libya
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 — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Libya
On February 25, 2011, by Executive Order 13566, I declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and…
Readout of the President’s Meeting on Commonsense Immigration Reform
This evening the President, joined by the Vice President and members of his senior staff, convened a meeting with Senate Democrats involved in the bipartisan effort to pass commonsense immigration…
Fact Sheet President Obama’s Plan for Early Education for all Americans
“In states that make it a priority to educate our youngest children…studies show students grow up more likely to read and do math at grade level, graduate high school, hold…
President Obama Signs Mississippi Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Mississippi and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…
Readout of the President’s Call with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
The President spoke to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe today to discuss North Korea’s nuclear test and to consult on steps to respond to this highly provocative violation of North…
Remarks by the President in the State of the Union Address
THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, fellow citizens: Fifty-one years ago, John F. Kennedy declared to this chamber that “the Constitution makes us not rivals for…
Remarks by the First Lady at the Beasts of the Southern Wild Workshop
MRS. OBAMA: Hi! How is everybody? You guys good? Good morning! AUDIENCE: Good morning. MRS. OBAMA: I am thrilled, beyond thrilled. You guys excited to be here? AUDIENCE: Yes! MRS.…
Remarks by the President on Manufacturing — Asheville, NC
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Hello, North Carolina! (Applause.) It is good to be back. I love coming to Asheville. (Applause.) Love coming to Asheville. Michelle and I always talk…
Statement by the President on North Korean Announcement of Nuclear Test
North Korea announced today that it conducted a third nuclear test. This is a highly provocative act that, following its December 12 ballistic missile launch, undermines regional stability, violates North…