BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Throughout our Nation’s history, American women have led movements for social and economic justice, made groundbreaking scientific discoveries, enriched our culture with stunning works of art and literature, and…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:30 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon. Happy Friday. Welcome to the White House briefing room. Before I take your questions I wanted to note that President Obama today will host students, parents…
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO ZIMBABWE On March 6, 2003, by Executive Order 13288, the President declared a national emergency and blocked the property of certain persons, pursuant to…
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 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 5:05 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Over the last several days, the United States has been responding to events as they unfold in Ukraine. Throughout this crisis, we have been very clear…
Vice President Biden spoke with Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk earlier today to reaffirm the United States’ strong support for the new government and our commitment to the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and democratic future of Ukraine. The Vice President further commended…
East Room 4:11 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello. My name is Shelly Ortiz — oh, wrong page. (Laughter.) I was just teasing. I knew I wasn’t Shelly Ortiz. (Laughter.) Everybody give Shelly a big round of applause for the great…
Capital Hilton Washington, D.C. 5:36 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Democrats! (Applause.) Are you fired up? AUDIENCE: Ready to go! THE PRESIDENT: You better be ready to go. All right, everybody have a seat. Have a seat. Take a load…