James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:10 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: The Associated Press, start us off. I have no announcements. Welcome. Q Edward Snowden has said he would like to have asylum in Russia, that he’s willing to agree…
Archive: July 12, 2013
President Obama spoke by phone today with President Putin of Russia. The two leaders noted the importance of U.S.-Russian bilateral relations and discussed a range of security and bilateral issues, including the status of Mr. Edward Snowden and cooperation on…
President Obama spoke by phone today with King Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia. The President relayed his warm wishes to the King on the occasion of Ramadan. The leaders reaffirmed the strong and enduring partnership between…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of North Dakota and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding during the period of May 17…
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New York and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding during the period of June 28…
I want to thank Secretary Napolitano for her outstanding work on behalf of the American people over the last four years. At the Department of Homeland Security, Janet’s portfolio has included some of the toughest challenges facing our country. She’s…
Today, Vice President Biden spoke with Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Osama Nujayfi. They discussed Iraq’s recent provincial elections and other political and security events in Iraq and the greater region. The Vice President and Speaker Nujayfi also discussed important…
Today I have signed into law H.R. 1151, an Act concerning participation of Taiwan in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The United States fully supports Taiwan’s membership in international organizations where statehood is not a requirement for membership and…
On Friday, July 12, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 324, which provides for the award of a congressional gold medal to the First Special Service Force, collectively, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II; H.R.…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Gregory D. Winfree – Administrator of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Department of Transportation Rhonda Schnare Schmidtlein – Member, United…
