Remarks by the President at “In Performance at the White House”
East Room 7:16 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Everybody, please have a seat. Thank you so much. Well, good evening, everybody. I have been on the road a lot lately -–…
Fact Sheet: Returning Heroes and Wounded Warrior Tax Credits
In August, President Obama called on Congress to enact tax credits that will help get veterans back to work. The Returning Heroes Tax Credit provides businesses that hire unemployed veterans…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Call with Prime Minister Monti of Italy
President Obama spoke with Italian Prime Minster Mario Monti today to congratulate him on his appointment and to thank him for taking on such a significant responsibility at a critical…
Fact Sheet: U.S. Pressure and Sanctions Against Iran
As part of our ongoing efforts to increase the cost of Iran’s failure to live up to its international obligations regarding its nuclear program, today the United States announced the…
Statement by the Press Secretary on S. 1280
On Monday, November 21, 2011, the President signed into law: S. 1280, the “Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011,” which improves the preventative measures and the response…
Statement by the President on the Announcement of Additional Sanctions on Iran
Today, my Administration has taken yet another step to further isolate and penalize Iran for its refusal to live up to its international obligations regarding its nuclear program. For years,…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Call with Greek Prime Minister Papademos
President Obama spoke with Greek Prime Minster Lukas Papademos today to congratulate him on his appointment, to thank him for taking on such a significant responsibility at a critical moment,…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands
President Obama will host Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands for a meeting in the Oval Office on Tuesday, November 29. The United States and the Netherlands have a…
President Obama Grants Pardons and Commutation
WASHINGTON, DC – Today President Barack Obama granted pardons to five individuals and commutation of sentence to one individual: PARDONS: • Lesley Claywood Berry Jr. – Loretto, Ky. Offense: Conspiracy…
Statement from NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on Deputy National Security Advisor McDonough’s visit to Sudan and South Sudan
At the President’s request, Deputy National Security Advisor Denis McDonough joined Special Envoy for Sudan Princeton Lyman on a visit to Sudan and South Sudan November 20-21. This follows Mr.…