Category: 2012

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 Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706), took related steps to deal with the unusual…

David Petraeus has provided extraordinary service to the United States for decades. By any measure, he was one of the outstanding General officers of his generation, helping our military adapt to new challenges, and leading our men and women in uniform through a remarkable period of service in Iraq and Afghanistan, where he helped our…

Since Tuesday evening, the President has been receiving messages from his counterparts around the world congratulating him on winning re-election to a second term in office. The President appreciates all of these messages and looks forward to continuing to work with all of his fellow leaders to address the serious challenges we face together in…

McCormick Place Chicago, Illinois 12:38 A.M. CST THE PRESIDENT:  Tonight, more than 200 years after a former colony won the right to determine its own destiny, the task of perfecting our union moves forward.  (Applause.) It moves forward because of you.  It moves forward because you reaffirmed the spirit that has triumphed over war and…

Community College of Aurora at Lowry Aurora, Colorado November 4, 2012 10:54 P.M. MST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Colorado!  (Applause.)  Are you fired up? AUDIENCE:  Yeah! THE PRESIDENT:  Are you ready to go? AUDIENCE:  Yeah! THE PRESIDENT:  Are you really fired up? AUDIENCE:  Yeah! THE PRESIDENT:  Are you ready to go vote? AUDIENCE:  Yeah! THE PRESIDENT: …

This morning, the President received an update from the National Weather Service on the high winds, rain, snow and cold temperatures associated with the coastal low that’s bearing down on the Northeast.  The President also convened a conference call with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, Assistant to the President…

Southport Park Orlando, Florida 6:19 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA:  Oh, my goodness!  (Applause.)  Wow!  (Applause.)  Thank you so much.  Wow, Florida!  Orlando, make it happen.  (Applause.) Well, before I get started — because you all are really pumped up — but I want to take a moment to make sure that we recognize those communities…

Intersection of East 4th and East Locust Streets Des Moines, Iowa 9:58 P.M. CST MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you, guys.  Thanks so much. AUDIENCE:  We love Michelle!  We love Michelle! MRS. OBAMA:  (Laughter.)  And I love you.  I love you from the bottom of my heart.  And I am beyond thrilled to be here with all…

This morning, the President convened a call with Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, Chief of Staff Jack Lew, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security John Brennan, and other senior members of his team to receive an update on federal efforts to support ongoing response and recovery efforts. The President also…

Martin Luther King Boulevard Madison, Wisconsin 10:55 A.M. CST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Wisconsin!  (Applause.)  Are you fired up? AUDIENCE:  Yes! THE PRESIDENT:  Are you ready to go? AUDIENCE:  Yes! THE PRESIDENT:  I cannot imagine not being fired up after listening to Bruce Springsteen.  (Applause.)  I can’t thank him enough for everything that he’s done for…