Remarks by the President in the Nomination of Sally Jewell as Secretary of the Interior
THE PRESIDENT: Well, good afternoon, everybody. Ken Salazar likes to say that the Department of the Interior is actually the Department of America. Other members of my Cabinet may not…
Statement by Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism John Brennan on Bulgaria’s Announcement of Hizballah’s Role in the 2012 Burgas Terrorist Attack
The United States commends the Government of Bulgaria for its professional and comprehensive investigation into the barbaric July 18, 2012 terrorist attack in Burgas. Today, following a thorough review of…
Statement by the President on the Twentieth Anniversary of the Family Medical Leave Act
Twenty years ago today, the Family and Medical Leave Act became law, and we took a groundbreaking step forward for America’s workers and families. Before the FMLA, taking time off…
Readout of the President’s Call with Baltimore Ravens Coach Harbaugh and General Manager Newsome
This afternoon, the President called Head Coach John Harbaugh and General Manager Ozzie Newsome to congratulate them and the Baltimore Ravens on winning Super Bowl XLVII. He commended the Ravens…
Statement from the President on the Departure of Subra Suresh
We have been very fortunate to have Subra Suresh guiding the National Science Foundation for the last two years. Subra has shown himself to be a consummate scientist and engineer…
Remarks by the President
THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. I wanted to say a few words about the looming deadlines and decisions that we face on our budget and on our deficit — and…
Remarks by Dr. Jill Biden at Wounded Warriors Reception at Winfield House
Hello, everyone! Thank you, Marjorie, for hosting us here today and for your ongoing collaboration as we support our service men and women and their families. As Second Lady, and…
Message — National Emergency with respect to Côte d’Ivoire
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 — National Emergency with respect to Côte d’Ivoire
CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE SITUATION IN OR IN RELATION TO CÔTE D’IVOIRE On February 7, 2006, by Executive Order 13396, the President declared a national…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Eric K. Fanning, of the District of Columbia, to be Under Secretary of the Air Force, vice Erin C. Conaton, resigned. Michael Wayne Hail, of…