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Archive: October 24, 2011

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 the…

On October 27, 2006, by Executive Order 13413, the President declared a national emergency with respect to the situation in or in relation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and, pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50…

Aboard Air Force One En Route Las Vegas, Nevada 12:46 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY:  Welcome aboard Air Force One on this fabulous Monday as we make our way to Las Vegas, Nevada, where, as you know, the President will have…

WASHINGTON – On Friday, December 2, 2011, President Obama will host the White House Tribal Nations Conference at the Department of the Interior. As part of President Obama’s ongoing outreach to the American people, this conference will provide leaders from…

President Obama called Egyptian Field Marshal Tantawi today to reaffirm the close partnership between the United States and Egypt and to underscore his full support for Egypt’s transition to democracy. The two leaders agreed that Egypt’s upcoming elections must be…

U.S. Department of State Washington, D.C. October, 24, 2011 As Prepared For Delivery Thank you, Rick, for that introduction and for the important work of the World Food Program USA to help meet humanity’s most basic need. Let me also…

Bellagio Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, Nevada 12:57 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Vegas! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you so much. It is good to be back in Las Vegas. It is good to be back in Nevada. I love…

2:15 P.M. PDT         THE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everybody.         AUDIENCE:  Good afternoon!         THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you for letting me block your driveways.  (Laughter.)         AUDIENCE MEMBER:  You’re welcome.         THE PRESIDENT:  Well, it is wonderful to be with…