Category: Jan-2013

Dear Mr. Chairman:        (Dear Madam Chairman:) (Dear Representative:)   (Dear Senator:) Pursuant to section 1405 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (Public Law 110-252) (the “Act”), and in order to keep the Congress fully informed, I am providing the enclosed report prepared by my Administration. The report includes information related to the…

MR. RHODES:  Hey, everybody, thanks for doing the call to preview the Vice President’s trip to Europe. This is Ben Rhodes, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications, here at the White House.  We’re joined by Tony Blinken, who is the National Security Advisor to the Vice President for a few more days at least…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Jane Kelly, of Iowa, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit, vice Michael J. Melloy, retiring. Gregory Alan Phillips, of Wyoming, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit, vice Terrence L. O’Brien, retiring.

On Friday, February 15, President Obama will host President Giorgio Napolitano of Italy in the Oval Office.  President Napolitano will soon conclude his term in office, following a long and distinguished career of service to Italy, a close ally and friend of the United States. The President looks forward to welcoming President Napolitano to pay a…

For nearly two years, the Assad regime has waged a brutal war against the Syrian people—murdering innocent men, women and children, in their homes, in bread lines, and at universities. In the face of this barbarism, the United States has joined with nations around the world in calling for an end to the Assad regime…

I was saddened to hear about the recent passing of Ambassador Max M. Kampelman.  I was honored to have known this extraordinarily accomplished and decent man.  For more than six decades, Democrats and Republicans alike relied on Max’s advice and wisdom as he pursued a remarkable career in law, politics, and diplomacy.  At the height…

I want to thank Secretary LaHood for his dedication, his hard work, and his years of service to the American people – including the outstanding work he’s done over the last four years as Secretary of Transportation.  I also want to thank Ray for his friendship.  Years ago, we were drawn together by a shared…

America’s immigration system is broken. Too many employers game the system by hiring undocumented workers and there are 11 million people living in the shadows.  Neither is good for the economy or the country. It is time to act to fix the broken immigration system in a way that requires responsibility from everyone —both from…

“We need Congress to act on a comprehensive approach that finally deals with the 11 million undocumented immigrants who are in this country right now. The good news is that – for the first time in many years – Republicans and Democrats seem ready to tackle this problem together.  Members of both parties, in both…