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Archive: January 26, 2011

The United States welcomes the inauguration today of the Afghan Parliament in Kabul. The seating of parliament is a significant milestone in the progression of Afghanistan’s democracy and an extremely important moment for Afghans who bravely cast their votes last…

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, prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in…

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 emergency, pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act…

Judith A. Ansley, of Massachusetts, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the United States Institute of Peace for the remainder of the term expiring September 19, 2011, vice Ron Silver. (Originally nominated on 12/20/10) Craig Becker,…

Manitowoc, Wisconsin 11:28 A.M. CST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody!  Hello, Wisconsin!  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Thank you.  Thank you so much, thank you.  Thank you so much.  Thank you.  Thank you very much, everybody.  Everybody have a seat, have a seat.…