Weekly Address: Now Is The Time to Take Action Against Gun Violence
Hi, everybody. This week, I announced a series of concrete steps we should take to protect our children and our communities from gun violence. These proposals grew out of meetings…
Remarks by the President and the First Lady on Volunteering on National Day of Service
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! Well, this is a good-looking crew here. (Applause.) First of all, we just want to acknowledge Burrville Elementary School — (applause) — and the principal here,…
Remarks by the First Lady and Dr. Biden at the Kids Inaugural Concert
DR. BIDEN: Hello, everyone! (Applause.) Thank you for that wonderful introduction, Jaelen. I’m so proud of Jaelen, and I know you brought some other kids from Lee Hall Elementary. It’s…
Statement by the Press Secretary
The President has made clear that Congress has only two options: pay the bills they have racked up, or fail to do so and put our nation into default. We…
Notice — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Terrorists Who Threaten to Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process
CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO TERRORISTS WHO THREATEN TO DISRUPT THE MIDDLE EAST PEACE PROCESS On January 23, 1995, by Executive Order 12947, the President declared a…
Letter — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Terrorists Who Threaten to Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) 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 prior…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia to the White House
This morning, President Obama joined a meeting between Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor Denis McDonough and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in the Roosevelt Room. Following…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom
President Obama and Prime Minister Cameron spoke today as part of their regular consultations on global issues, including the ongoing hostage situation in Algeria. The leaders expressed support for the…
Statement by the President on Interior Secretary Ken Salazar’s Announcement that He Will Return to Colorado
I want to thank Ken for his hard work and leadership on behalf of the American people. As the Secretary of the Interior, Ken has helped usher in a new…
Letter from the President — LIBERTAD Act
Dear Mr. Chairman: (Dear Madam Chairman:) (Dear Representative:) (Dear Senator:) Consistent with section 306(c)(2) of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-114) (the “Act”),…