Category: Jun2013

Oval Office 12:05 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  I want to welcome President Piñera and his delegation to the Oval Office.  It gives me an opportunity to return the extraordinary hospitality that they showed during my visit to Santiago and the wonderful warmth that the Chilean people extended to me and my delegation during my visit.…

Private Residence Washington, D.C. 6:07 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Oh, my goodness!  (Applause.) AUDIENCE MEMBER:  We love you! MRS. OBAMA:  Love you too!  And yes, I’m here because I love you.  (Laughter.)  And I’m here because I love my husband — it’s true.  (Applause.)  But I’m also here because I love my country, more importantly. …

Ritz Carlton Washington, D.C. 7:25 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Thank you very much.  (Applause.)  You all should know better than to listen to the Ambassador.  Thank you all very, very much. Mr. Deputy Prime Minister, it’s great to be with you.  Quite frankly, we’ve become friends, and it’s great to join you tonight and…

On Monday, June 3rd, President Obama and Vice President Biden will host a National Conference on Mental Health at the White House as part of the Administration’s effort to launch a national conversation to increase understanding and awareness about mental health. President Obama will deliver opening remarks and Vice President Biden will deliver closing remarks…

Michelle and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Senator Frank Lautenberg, a proud New Jerseyan who lived America’s promise as a citizen, and fought to keep that promise alive as a senator. The son of working-class immigrants, Frank joined the Army during World War II, went to college on the GI…

On Monday, June 3, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 258, the “Stolen Valor Act of 2013,” which makes it a Federal crime for an individual to fraudulently hold oneself out to be a recipient of any of several specified military decorations or medals with the intent to obtain money, property, or other tangible benefit;…

Today the President approved a new Executive Order (E.O.) to further tighten U.S. sanctions on Iran and isolate the Iranian government for its continued failure to meet its international obligations. This new action targets Iran’s currency, the rial, by authorizing the imposition of sanctions on foreign financial institutions that knowingly conduct or facilitate significant transactions…

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), I hereby report that I have issued an Executive Order (the “order”) that takes additional steps with respect to the national emergency declared in Executive Order 12957 of March 15, 1995, and implements certain…

Frank Lautenberg’s work created immediate benefits for tens of thousands of Americans and he was one of my closest friends in the Senate. The son of working class immigrants, Frank served honorably in World War II, went to college on the G.I. bill and came back to build one of the most successful companies in…

East Room 10:00 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you so much.  Welcome to the White House.  And thank you, Janelle, for that introduction and sharing your story, and making such a difference through your organization.  We’re really proud to have you here. I want to thank Secretary Sebelius, Secretary Arne Duncan, Secretary Ric Shinseki for…