Category: Jan-2013

This morning, President Obama joined a meeting between Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor Denis McDonough and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in the Roosevelt Room.  Following the meeting, the Somali President met with Secretary of State Clinton, who announced formal U.S. recognition of his government as the Government of Somalia.  This…

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 safehaven in Mali. The Prime Minister set forth his thinking on UK-EU relations in light of…

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.  Ken has played an integral role in my Administration’s successful efforts to expand responsible development…

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, for 6 months beyond February 1, 2013, of the right to bring an action under…

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 Committee • Michael Graves – Member, Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board • Laurie Leshin – Member,…

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 arrest or conviction of foreign nationals accused by international criminal tribunals of atrocity-related crimes, and…

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 of transnational organized crime activities, the arrest of persons involved in such activities, or the…

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 arrest or conviction of foreign nationals accused by international criminal tribunals of atrocity-related crimes, and…

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 four years.  And I expect the same for the next four years.  I intend to carry out the agenda that…