Today, the President spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Morsi about the rocket attacks being launched from Gaza into Israel, and the escalating violence in Gaza. The President reiterated to Prime Minister Netanyahu the United States’ support for Israel’s…
Category: Statement and Releases
Vice President Joe Biden issued the following statement in response to the announcement that his deputy chief of staff, Alan Hoffman, is leaving his post this month: For more than a decade, Alan has been my trusted advisor. As Chief…
Today, here at home and across the globe, Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists will celebrate the holiday of Diwali – the festival of lights. Diwali is a time for gathering with family and friends, often marked with good…
Today the President was able to continue returning messages of congratulations from his counterparts. In each call, he thanked his counterpart for their friendship and partnership thus far and expressed his desire to continue close cooperation moving ahead. The President…
Vice President Biden spoke to the President of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych, today to thank him for his congratulatory message following last week’s U.S. election. Noting the strong interest of the United States in enhancing its relationship with Ukraine, the Vice…
Vice President Biden today spoke by phone with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki. Prime Minister Maliki congratulated the Vice President and President Obama on their re-election. The two leaders agreed that the coming years presented an opportunity for both nations…
National Security Advisor Tom Donilon hosted a delegation of senior Israeli officials on November 12 for consultations on Iran, Syria, and a range of other regional security issues. The Israeli delegation was headed by Major General (retired) Yaakov Amidror, Chairman…
Today, President Obama was able to return two more congratulatory messages from his counterparts by speaking on the phone with President Komorowski of Poland and Palestinian Authority President Abbas. With both leaders, the President thanked them for their partnership during…
Dear Mr. 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, within the 90-day period prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President…
NOTICE – – – – – – – CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO IRAN On November 14, 1979, by Executive Order 12170, the President declared a national emergency with respect to Iran and, pursuant to the International…
