See below for clarification to a question (marked with an asterisk) posed in the briefing that required follow up. * Following up on the question regarding support for Pakistan’s efforts to address unprecedented flooding, the United States has been working…
Archive: August 13, 2010
On Friday, August 13, 2010, the President signed into law: H.R. 6080, which provides $600 million in emergency supplemental appropriations for FY 2010 to secure the Southwest border and enhance Federal border protection, law enforcement, and counternarcotics activities.
Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal…
On August 17, 2001, consistent with the authority provided to the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the President issued Executive Order 13222. In that order, he declared a national emergency with respect…
WASHINGTON—Next month, President Obama will continue a tradition started by President George W. Bush by honoring championship teams and student athletes from across the NCAA with a reception at the White House. The President will welcome student athletes from dozens…
This evening, the President will continue a White House tradition of hosting an Iftar celebrating Ramadan in the State Dining Room. This is the second Iftar hosted by the President. The Iftar is the meal that breaks the day of…
On behalf of my administration and the American people, I wish to congratulate all who will celebrate the 63rd anniversary of India’s independence. Indians around the world can not only look back on their history with pride, but can also…
On behalf of the people of the United States of America, I send my congratulations and sincere best wishes to all who will celebrate the 63rd anniversary of Pakistan’s independence. Here at home, I am proud of the many contributions…
On behalf of the American people, I congratulate the Republic of Korea, and all those of Korean descent in the United States and around the world, on the celebration of their Independence Day on August 15. In the sixty-two years…
We congratulate the people of Rwanda on their national election on August 9. We note reports from the National Electoral Commission that official results have been tallied and President Paul Kagame won reelection with roughly 93% of the vote. We…
