Category: Nov2013

President Obama called His Majesty King Abdullah today as part of regular consultations between our two countries on the range of Middle East issues.  The President shared the details of the P5+1’s first step agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear program, reaffirming the importance of Iran following through on its commitments.  The two leaders agreed…

On March 9, 2007, American citizen and retired FBI Agent Robert Levinson went missing during a business trip to Kish Island, Iran.  Today, Mr. Levinson becomes one of the longest held Americans in history. As we approach the upcoming holiday season, we reiterate the commitment of the United States Government to locate Mr. Levinson and…

Private Residence Beverly Hills, California 7:47 P.M. PST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody.  (Applause.)  Well, I am just thrilled to be back in California, thrilled to be back in LA, and thrilled to be with my great friend, Magic Johnson — (applause) — and Cookie.  We thank them so much for their hospitality.  This is just…

Private Residence Beverly Hills, California 9:16 P.M. PST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  All right, everybody.  Have a seat.  That’s enough.  That’s enough.  (Laughter.) Now, let me clarify something.  First of all, there was valet parking — (laughter) — for Cheryl.  We thought it was appropriate for Haim to get some exercise.  (Laughter.)  Cheryl, being…

DreamWorks Glendale, California 12:50 P.M. PST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody!  (Applause.)  Oh, it is good to be in L.A.!  (Applause.)  It is colder in D.C. at the moment, colder in Chicago, and 70-degree weather is something to be thankful for. And it is great to be at DreamWorks Animation.  I would like to work here. …

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Nebraska and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, winter storms, tornadoes, and flooding during the period of October 2-6, 2013. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain…

The health care law puts women and families in control of their health care by covering vital preventive care, like cancer screenings and birth control, free of charge.  Earlier this year, the Obama Administration asked the Supreme Court to consider a legal challenge to the health care law’s requirement that for-profit corporations include birth control…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Illinois and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on November 17, 2013. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Champaign, Douglas,…

Michelle and I were saddened to hear about the passing of Reverend T. J. Jemison. With visionary spirit and charisma, he led the country’s first boycott of segregated seating on public buses 60 years ago, and he went on to help eradicate legal segregation and improve voting rights laws for disenfranchised Americans. As a founding…

Private Residence Seattle, Washington 7:24 P.M. PST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you!  Thank you, guys.  (Applause.)  Sit down.  You already did that.  Thank you.  Thank you, everybody.  Have a seat.  Have a seat. Well, first of all, let me just thank Jon for the second time for his incredible hospitality.  And I think it’s fair to…