Remarks by the President on Veterans Day
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia 11:36 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Please, everybody, be seated. Good morning, everyone. Thank you, Secretary Shinseki, for a lifetime of service…
Readout of the President’s Phone Calls with World Leaders
Today, President Obama was able to return two more congratulatory messages from his counterparts by speaking on the phone with President Komorowski of Poland and Palestinian Authority President Abbas. With…
Weekly Address: Extending Middle Class Tax Cuts to Grow the Economy
Hello, everybody. On Tuesday, America went to the polls. And the message you sent was clear: you voted for action, not politics as usual. You elected us to focus on…
Remarks by the President
East Room 1:08 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you very much, everybody. Everybody, please have a seat. (Applause.) Well, good afternoon, everybody.…
President Obama Signs Classified Cyber-Attacks Directive, Experts Have Welcomed The Policy Update
President Obama signed a classified directive that authorizes the military to act far more aggressively towards cyber-attacks on government and private networks in mid-October. In describing the function of the…
Letter — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Iran
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 the 90-day period…
Notice — Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Iran
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO IRAN On November 14, 1979, by Executive Order 12170, the President declared a national…
Statement by President Obama on the Resignation of CIA Director David Petraeus
David Petraeus has provided extraordinary service to the United States for decades. By any measure, he was one of the outstanding General officers of his generation, helping our military adapt…
Readout of the President’s Phone Calls with World Leaders
Since Tuesday evening, the President has been receiving messages from his counterparts around the world congratulating him on winning re-election to a second term in office. The President appreciates all…
Remarks by the President on Election Night
McCormick Place Chicago, Illinois 12:38 A.M. CST THE PRESIDENT: Tonight, more than 200 years after a former colony won the right to determine its own destiny, the task of perfecting…