Statements and Releases

Audio: The President's Call to the Crew of the Space Shuttle Atlantis

Earlier today at 5:45pm the President called the crew of the Space Shuttle Atlantis from the Oval Office.

Statement by the President on S. 386

Today I have signed into law S. 386, the "Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009." This Act provides Federal investigators and prosecutors with significant new criminal and civil tools to assist in holding accountable those who have committed financial fraud.

Message from the President and Notice of Continuation regarding Iraq

A message from the President to Congress and a notice of continuation regarding Iraq.

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate, 5-20-09

Bartholomew Chilton, of Maryland, to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for a term expiring April 13, 2013. (Reappointment)

List of Foreign Ambassadors Participating in Credentialing Ceremony

Below is a list of the foreign ambassadors who participated in the credentialing ceremony at the White House with the President today.

Reforms for American Homeowners and Consumers: President Obama Signs the Helping Families Save their Homes Act and the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act

Today, President Obama will sign the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act and the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act into law.

Joint Statement issued by United States Vice President Joe Biden and European Union High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy Javier Solana

As representatives of the United States and the European Union, we visited Sarajevo with a message of support and concern. We support Bosnia and Herzegovina, a single state with two entities. We support the Dayton Accords. We support the aspirations of the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina to join European and Trans-Atlantic institutions.

ADVISORY: President Obama to Deliver Major National Security Speech Thursday

President Barack Obama will discuss America's national security in a major speech at the National Archives Thursday morning. The President will discuss his broader vision for strengthening the country's security and outline how the steps his Administration is taking and plans to take going forward support those goals and principles.

DEADLINE TO REQUEST CREDENTIALS TODAY: President Obama to Deliver Commencement Address at US Naval Academy in Annapolis

WASHINGTON, DC – On Friday, May 22, 2009, President Barack Obama will deliver the commencement address at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

Statement by the Press Secretary on the visit of Tanzanian President Kikwete

The President looks forward to welcoming President Kikwete of Tanzania to the Oval Office on Thursday, May 21, 2009. Tanzania is a strong partner in sub-Saharan Africa, and the two leaders will meet to discuss a wide range of regional and bilateral issues, including how the United States can support sound governance, economic development, and stability throughout the continent.

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