Category: Jan-2013

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 mutual interest.  The President congratulated Prince Mohammed bin Nayef on his appointment to Minister 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 at the edge of default, it was a blow to our economic recovery, causing our…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and ordered Federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Sandy during the period of October 26 to November 8, 2012. Federal funding is available to commonwealth and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit…

On February 11, 2013, President Barack Obama will award Clinton Romesha, a former active duty Army Staff Sergeant, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Staff Sergeant Romesha will receive the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving as a Section Leader with Bravo Troop, 3d Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat…

At the invitation of President Obama, President Karzai and his delegation visited Washington January 8-11, 2013.  President Karzai’s visit comes at an important juncture for both our nations, as we take steps to further strengthen an enduring partnership as sovereign nations, and based upon recognition of our shared interests and shared security. In their meetings…

PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Please have a seat. It is my pleasure to welcome President Karzai back to the White House, as well as his delegation.  We last saw each other during the NATO Summit, in my hometown of Chicago — a city that reflects the friendship between our peoples, including many Afghan-Americans, as…

Jay Rockefeller first arrived in West Virginia as a young volunteer, eager to improve the lives of working families.  And for more than four decades, he has continued to fight tirelessly on their behalf.  From his time in the state legislature to the Governor’s office to the Senate floor, Jay has built an impressive legacy,…

Yesterday afternoon, the President called Coach Nick Saban to congratulate him and the University of Alabama on once again winning the BCS Championship.   The President noted that this was the third time he’s made a call to Coach Saban, and joked that he and the Crimson Tide are beginning to make this a habit.  He…

Vice President Biden today spoke to President Borut Pahor of the Republic of Slovenia to congratulate him on his election victory and recent inauguration, and to reinforce the alliance between the United States and Slovenia.  The Vice President thanked President Pahor, who had previously served as Prime Minister of Slovenia from 2008-2012, for Slovenia’s significant contributions…