Category: 2013

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…

The President and Prime Minister Cameron spoke today as part of their ongoing discussions on shared security interests, including Iran, Afghanistan, and Syria.  On Iran, the President and Prime Minister reiterated their support for the P5+1’s unified proposal and discussed their expectations for the next round of talks.  The two leaders reviewed the situation in…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Tommy Port Beaudreau, of Alaska, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Interior, vice Rhea S. Suh. Thomas A. Burke, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, vice Paul T. Anastas, resigned. Neil Gregory Kornze, of Nevada, to be Director of the Bureau of Land…

Bell Multicultural High School, Columbia Heights Education Campus Washington, D.C. 11:24 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA:  Well, good morning.  How are you all doing?  You good? STUDENTS:  Yes. MRS. OBAMA:  Let me tell you, I’m thrilled to be back here at the Columbia Heights Education Campus.  How many of you guys were here when the President…

Vice President Biden spoke today with President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region Masoud Barzani.  The two discussed Iraq’s security challenges and the need for close coordination between Erbil and Baghdad to isolate terrorist networks.  The Vice President affirmed the United States’ commitment to partner with Iraq against al Qaeda.  Vice President Biden congratulated President Barzani…

State Dining Room 3:28 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Have a seat.  Five years ago today, we were in some of the darkest days of one of the worst economic crises in our history.  A financial catastrophe on Wall Street was rapidly fueling a punishing recession on Main Street.  We were looking over…

Today President Obama spoke with President Aquino of the Philippines to express deep condolences on behalf of the American people for the lives lost and damage caused by Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda, one of the strongest storms to ever hit land.   Over the weekend, the President directed the Administration to mount a swift and coordinated response…

I want to congratulate the Hawaii State Legislature on passing legislation in support of marriage equality.  With today’s vote, Hawaii joins a growing number of states that recognize that our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters should be treated fairly and equally under the law.  Whenever freedom and equality are affirmed, our country becomes stronger.…

The following op-ed by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden appeared this morning on the following military news websites: Military Times, Army Times, Air Force Times, Marine Corps Times, and Navy Times. Michelle Obama, Jill Biden: ‘Joining Forces’ with you on Veterans Day Over the past five years, the two of us have…

Michelle and I are deeply saddened by the loss of life and extensive damage done by Super Typhoon Yolanda. But I know the incredible resiliency of the Philippine people, and I am confident that the spirit of Bayanihan will see you through this tragedy. The United States is already providing significant humanitarian assistance, and we stand…