Category: July 2012

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: 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 the 90-day period prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that…

PHILADELPHIA – First Lady Michelle Obama joined Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and local elected officials from across the country today to announce public and private sector commitments to support the goals of Let’s Move!, the First Lady’s initiative to solve the problem of childhood obesity within a generation. The First Lady has…

On Wednesday, July 18, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 3902, the “District of Columbia Special Election Reform Act,” which amends the District of Columbia Code to revise the timing of special elections for local office in the District of Columbia; and S. 2061, the “Former Charleston Naval Base Land Exchange Act of 2012,” which authorizes…

I strongly condemn today’s barbaric terrorist attack on Israelis in Bulgaria. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those killed and injured, and with the people of Israel, Bulgaria, and any other nation whose citizens were harmed in this awful event. These attacks against innocent civilians, including children, are completely outrageous. The United…

President Obama called Russian President Putin today to discuss the developing situation in Syria.  The two Presidents noted the growing violence in Syria and agreed on the need to support a political transition as soon as possible that achieves our shared goal of ending the violence and avoiding a further deterioration of the situation.  They…

The President called Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu today to offer his condolences and assistance following the terrorist attack targeting Israeli tourists in Bulgaria. The President strongly condemned this outrageous attack that killed and wounded innocent Israelis and Bulgarians, including Israeli children. The President pledged to stand with Israel in this difficult time, and provide whatever…

Libya’s democratic transition took another important step with yesterday’s announcement of the results from the July 7th National Congress election.  As President Obama noted on Election Day, Libya’s historic election underscores that the future of Libya is in the hands of the Libyan people.  The United States congratulates all the parties and candidates who have…

NOTICE – – – – – – – THE CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE FORMER LIBERIAN REGIME OF CHARLES TAYLOR On July 22, 2004, by Executive Order 13348, the President declared a national emergency and ordered related measures, including the blocking of the property of certain persons connected to the former…

Henry Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio, Texas 12:45 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, San Antone!  (Applause.)  Hello, Texas!  (Applause.)  Well, thank you so much.  Everybody have a seat.  Have a seat.  It is good to be with all of you, good to be back in San Antonio.  (Applause.) A couple of people I want to…

Private Residence San Antonio, Texas 2:19 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you, everybody.  Please, have a seat.  Have a seat.  Well, look, it is wonderful to see you all of you.  Obviously, I want to start off by thanking the whole Watts family for their incredible hospitality.  It’s Mikal’s birthday, so I…