James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:03 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for being here. Happy Tuesday. Hope you had an enjoyable Veterans Day, which reminds me that, as you probably know by now,…
Archive: November 12, 2013
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO IRAN On November 14, 1979, by Executive Order 12170, the President declared a national emergency with respect to Iran and, pursuant to the International…
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, within the 90–day period prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the…
The President and Prime Minister Cameron spoke today as part of their ongoing discussions on shared security interests, including Iran, Afghanistan, and Syria. On Iran, the President and Prime Minister reiterated their support for the P5+1’s unified proposal and discussed…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Tommy Port Beaudreau, of Alaska, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Interior, vice Rhea S. Suh. Thomas A. Burke, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, vice Paul T.…
Vice President Biden spoke today with President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region Masoud Barzani. The two discussed Iraq’s security challenges and the need for close coordination between Erbil and Baghdad to isolate terrorist networks. The Vice President affirmed the United…
Today President Obama spoke with President Aquino of the Philippines to express deep condolences on behalf of the American people for the lives lost and damage caused by Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda, one of the strongest storms to ever hit land. …
I want to congratulate the Hawaii State Legislature on passing legislation in support of marriage equality. With today’s vote, Hawaii joins a growing number of states that recognize that our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters should be treated fairly…
Bell Multicultural High School, Columbia Heights Education Campus Washington, D.C. 11:24 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Well, good morning. How are you all doing? You good? STUDENTS: Yes. MRS. OBAMA: Let me tell you, I’m thrilled to be…
State Dining Room 3:28 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Have a seat. Five years ago today, we were in some of the darkest days of one of the worst economic crises in our history. A financial catastrophe on…
