Statement by the President on the Fiscal Cliff
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 5:34 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Over the last few weeks I’ve been working with leaders of both parties on a proposal…
Readout of Assistant to the President John Brennan’s Call with President Hadi of Yemen
Assistant to the President John Brennan called President Abdo Rabu Mansour Hadi of Yemen this morning to convey the United States’ support for President Hadi’s steadfast resolve to continue on…
Presidential Message — African Growth and Opportunity Act
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: In accordance with section 502(f)(2) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the “1974 Act”) (19 U.S.C. 2462(f)(2)), I am providing notification…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Ernie DuBester – Member, Federal Labor Relations Authority • Carol…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 2467, H.R. 2838, H.R. 3319, H.R. 4014, H.R. 4367, S. 1998, and S. 3542
On Thursday, December 20, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 2467, the “Bridgeport Indian Colony Land Trust, Health, and Economic Development Act of 2012,” which transfers approximately 39 acres…
Statement by the Press Secretary
The President’s main priority is to ensure that taxes don’t go up on 98 percent of Americans and 97 percent of small businesses in just a few short days. The…
Remarks by the Vice President at a Meeting With Law Enforcement Leaders
Eisenhower Executive Office Building, Room 208 1:17 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Let me start by thanking — I look around this table, and I’ve worked with — excluding the…
President Obama Participates in Newtown Interfaith Vigil, Will Take Preventive Action
In the aftermath of the gruesome massacre in Sandy Hook Elementary School, President Obama visited Newtown to speak at an interfaith vigil. In admitting that the nation has to do…
Statement by White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer on Congressional Republican “Plan B” Legislation
The American people have been clear that they will not accept an economic approach that places too big of a burden on the middle class, seniors, students and the most…
Statement by President on the Presidential Election in the Republic of Korea
I congratulate President-elect Park Geun-hye on her success in the election held on Wednesday. I look forward to working closely with the Park Administration to further enhance our extensive cooperation…