EXECUTIVE ORDER – – – – – – – BLOCKING PROPERTY OF PERSONS THREATENING THE PEACE, SECURITY, OR STABILITY OF YEMEN By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of…
Archive: May 15, 2012
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:00 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Before I take your questions, I have an announcement. Tomorrow morning, the President will visit a small business in the D.C. area, where he will urge Congress to act…
The President spoke on the phone with Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard late last evening, to continue their regular consultations on Afghanistan ahead of the May 21 ISAF Summit in Chicago. The President updated Prime Minister Gillard on recent key…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Thomas Hart Armbruster, of New York, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of the Marshall…
On Tuesday, May 15, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 298, which designates the facility of the United States Postal Service in Cedar Park, Texas, as the Army Specialist Matthew Troy Morris Post Office Building; H.R. 1423, which designates…
I’m pleased that Members of Congress from both parties have come together to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank. This important step will help American businesses create jobs here at home and sell their products around the world – all at no…
The President spoke by phone today with Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti. The President thanked the Prime Minister for Italy’s many significant contributions to NATO and discussed the continued transition to Afghan-led responsibility for Afghan security, and the sustainment of…
Private Residence New York, New York 5:56 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Well, first of all, let me thank Tony and Amie for hosting us here today. Describing what it’s like to have people move furniture…
U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. 11:25 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you, Chuck, for that very kind introduction. Chuck is a proud police officer, he’s the proud parent of a police officer, and he…
East Room 2:12 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Everybody, please have a seat. Have a seat. Well, welcome to the White House, everybody. And congratulations to the L.A. Galaxy on your third MLS Cup. (Applause.) Number three. Before…
