East Room 3:51 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Please have a seat, have a seat. (Applause.) I always do pretty good with writers and scientists. (Laughter.) That’s sort of my crew. Hello, everybody. On behalf of Michelle and…
Archive: September 10, 2015
Roosevelt Room 11:45 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, I am joined today not only by Secretary John Kerry, but by an incredible group of veterans who’ve served our nation proudly in different services, different ranks, from infantrymen to some of…
Today, the Senate took an historic step forward and voted to enable the United States to work with our international partners to enable the implementation of the comprehensive, long-term deal that will prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. This…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Cassandra Q. Butts, of the District of Columbia, to be a Representative of the United States of America to the Seventieth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. Barbara Lee, of California, to…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Representative Barbara Lee – Representative of the United States to the Seventieth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations…
The President today spoke with over 500 rabbis from the four major American Jewish religious denominations to mark Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, which begins at sundown on September 13. In addition to wishing the Rabbis and their congregations…
The USNS Comfort, a U.S. Navy hospital ship, will be docking in Haiti on Friday, September 11th. The United States has invited the Cuban Ambassador in Port-au-Prince and five Cuban medical workers to tour the ship and witness its capabilities.…
Combined Total of $79 Million through Partnership with New York County DA’s Office NEW YORK, NY – Vice President Joe Biden and Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch today announced $41 million in grant awards to 20 jurisdictions to eliminate or…
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN TERRORIST ATTACKS Consistent with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622(d), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency…
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…
