TO THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES: I am returning herewith without my approval S. 2040, the “Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act” (JASTA), which would, among other things, remove sovereign immunity in U.S. courts from foreign governments that are…
Archive: September 22, 2016
GOLD STAR MOTHER’S AND FAMILY’S DAY, 2016 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Since our Nation’s founding, in peace and in war, the values that define our brave…
NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY, 2016 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Nothing can truly capture the beauty and majesty of America’s expansive landscapes and wide-open acres. On National…
NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY, 2016 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Hunting and fishing have endured as cherished traditions for generations. Whether for sport, sustenance, or both,…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:06 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. There’s a lot going on in the world today, so I anticipate a wide variety of questions today. So let’s just get right to it. Kevin,…
Even as the United States and the international community act to curb the carbon pollution that is driving climate change, citizens and communities need to prepare for the current and future impacts of a changing climate and work with partners…
Today, the United States hosted a gathering of countries in New York to provide a boost of momentum to the upcoming international negotiations to adopt an amendment to the Montreal Protocol to phase down the potent greenhouse gases known as…
The Vice President met today with President Michel Temer of Brazil to renew their friendship and discuss opportunities for deeper cooperation between the United States and Brazil. The Vice President commended President Temer for his commitment to maintaining Brazil’s regional…
The Vice President met today in New York with Iraq’s Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi to reaffirm U.S. support for Iraq’s stability and security. The Vice President thanked Prime Minister Abadi for Iraq’s role as a valuable partner in the fight…
October 8 and 9, 2016 WASHINGTON – This fall, the White House is opening its gardens and grounds to visitors on Saturday, October 8 from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM EDT, and Sunday, October 9 from 10:00 AM to 2:30…
