Roosevelt Room 10:25 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, I want to welcome the congressional leadership here and thank them for their time. I think we’re all aware that we have some urgent business to do. We’ve got to make sure…
Archive: November 16, 2012
President Obama called Egyptian President Morsi today to discuss the situation in Gaza. The President commended Egypt’s efforts to de-escalate the situation and expressed his hope that these efforts would be successful. The President expressed regret for the loss of…
Prime Minister Netanyahu called the President today to provide an update on the situation in Israel and Gaza. The Prime Minister expressed his deep appreciation to the President and the American people for the United States’ investment in the Iron…
On Saturday morning, the President will depart the White House en route Bangkok, Thailand. The departure from the South Lawn will be open press. On Sunday, the President will arrive in Bangkok, Thailand. The arrival of Air Force One at…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Delaware and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Sandy during the period of October 27 to November 8,…
At this time of commemoration, Americans join with the people of Ukraine and with Ukrainians around the world in remembering those who died in the tragic events of the “Holodomor” —or “death by hunger”—in 1932 and 1933. We honor the…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Deborah Loewenberg Ball – Member, National Science Board, National Science Foundation • Inez Y. Fung – Member, National Science Board, National Science…
Today, the President called Prime Minister Erdogan to discuss the escalating violence in Israel and the Gaza Strip. The two leaders shared their concerns about the dangers to civilian populations on both sides and expressed their common desire to see…
Today, the President met with the bipartisan, bicameral leadership of Congress at the White House for over an hour. The President and the leadership had a constructive meeting and agreed to do everything possible to find a solution that averts…
