Category: Nov2013

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…

WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama commemorated Veterans’ Day Weekend by thanking the brave men and women who have worn this country’s uniform. The President said he is proud of their service and will do everything possible to ensure America always has their back and always honors their sacrifice. The audio of the…

President Obama called Prime Minister Netanyahu today to discuss Iran and our ongoing efforts to advance a peaceful resolution of the international community’s concerns over Iran’s nuclear program.  The President provided the Prime Minister with an update on negotiations in Geneva and underscored his strong commitment to preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, which…

For more than five years, I have been fortunate to have Heather Zichal as a trusted advisor.  She crafted my energy and climate change agenda in the 2008 campaign, then again on my Presidential transition, and as my top energy and climate advisor at the White House, she has been a strong and steady voice…

I join millions of people in the United States and around the world in marking the 75th anniversary of the tragedy of Kristallnacht – “the Night of Broken Glass.”  On November 9 and 10, 1938, Nazi paramilitaries marched under the cover of darkness throughout the towns and villages of Germany and Austria smashing Jewish storefronts,…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of South Dakota and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe winter storm, snowstorm, and flooding during the period of October 3-16, 2013. Federal funding is available for Disaster Unemployment Assistance for affected individuals…