President Obama and Prime Minister Cameron spoke today as part of their regular consultations on global issues, including the ongoing hostage situation in Algeria. The leaders expressed support for the international community’s efforts, led by France, to deny terrorists a…
Category: Statement and Releases
I want to thank Ken for his hard work and leadership on behalf of the American people. As the Secretary of the Interior, Ken has helped usher in a new era of conservation for our nation’s land, water, and wildlife. …
Dear Mr. Chairman: (Dear Madam Chairman:) (Dear Representative:) (Dear Senator:) Consistent with section 306(c)(2) of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-114) (the “Act”), I hereby determine and report to the Congress that suspension,…
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Vinton G. Cerf – Member, National Science Board, National Science Foundation • Marta Araoz de la Torre – Member, Cultural Property Advisory…
On Tuesday, January 15, 2013, the President signed into law: S. 2318, the “Department of State Rewards Program Update and Technical Corrections Act of 2012,” which authorizes the Secretary of State to pay rewards for information leading to the disruption…
Today I signed into law S. 2318, the Department of State Rewards Program Update and Technical Corrections Act of 2012. This legislation will enhance the ability of the U.S. Government to offer monetary rewards for information that leads to the…
On Monday, January 14, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 443, which authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to convey specified properties from the United States to the Maniilaq Association in Kotzebue, Alaska; H.R. 1464, the “North…
East Room 11:39 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Please have a seat, everybody. Good morning. I thought it might make sense to take some questions this week, as my first term comes to an end. It’s been a busy and productive…
Today, President Obama met with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Interior, Prince Mohammed bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, in the Oval Office. They affirmed the strong partnership between the United States and Saudi Arabia, and discussed security and regional issues of…
“There are only two options to deal with the debt limit: Congress can pay its bills or it can fail to act and put the nation into default. When Congressional Republicans played politics with this issue last time, putting us…
