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On April 12, 2010, by Executive Order 13536, I declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the deterioration of the security situation and the persistence of…

Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond…

Michelle and I are saddened to hear about the passing of Roger Ebert.  For a generation of Americans – and especially Chicagoans – Roger was the movies.  When he didn’t like a film, he was honest; when he did, he was effusive – capturing the unique power of the movies to take us somewhere magical. …

President Obama will welcome Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates to the White House on Tuesday, April 16.  The President looks forward to discussing with the Crown Prince the strong and enduring ties between the United States and the UAE and consulting on common strategic interests in the Gulf…

THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you, everybody.  Thank you.   Well, first of all, I want to thank Tom and Kat for opening up this spectacular home.  They were bragging about the view — (laughter) — but Secret Service wasn’t going to let me look at the view.  But I’m now in my second…

THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Well, first of all, let me thank Ann and Gordon for once again extending such gracious hospitality to all of us.  I was reminded that I was first here in 2008, when I was running the first time, and I had much less gray hair.  (Laughter.)  But they were kind…

THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you so much.  Well, it is wonderful to see all of you.  This is an intimate group.  What I want to do is mostly have a conversation.  But, first of all, obviously I want to thank Liz and Mark for their incredible hospitality.  We couldn’t be more appreciative.  And…

MRS. OBAMA:  How are you guys doing? CHILDREN:  Good. MRS. OBAMA:  Is it a little chilly? CHILDREN:  Yes. MRS. OBAMA:  Where are your jackets?  I’m going to be the mother.  Where are your jackets?  (Laughter.)  All right, so we’re going to put you to work. Well, welcome.  This is the fifth planting of the White…

THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody!  (Applause.)  It is good to be back in California. AUDIENCE:  It’s good to have you!  (Laughter.) THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  Somebody said — somebody told me, they were in the photo line, they said, we’re glad you could join our state.  (Laughter.)  They made it sound like a health club or…

Tuesday, April 9 * White House – As part of their “In Performance at the White House” series, the President and First Lady will invite music legends and contemporary major artists to the White House for a celebration of Memphis Soul music. The program will include performances by Alabama Shakes, William Bell, Steve Cropper, Al…