Category: Nov2013

Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the people of the Philippines as they mourn so many loved ones and neighbors lost in the awful destruction of Typhoon Haiyan. Here in the United States, we’re offering our support to our fellow Filipino-Americans who are worried for family and friends back home.  The friendship between…

I just want to thank all of the outstanding legislators who are here and advocates.  This is something that will save children’s lives.  Some people may know that Malia actually has a peanut allergy.  She doesn’t have asthma, but obviously making sure that EpiPens are available in case of emergency in schools is something that…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Mark Gilbert, of the District of Columbia, to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Independent State of Samoa. Timothy G. Massad, of Connecticut, to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for a term expiring…

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…

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…