Documents tagged "President Obama"
Found 62 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030030.txt
The document contains articles and editorials on topics such as foreign policy, political leadership, regional unrest in the Middle East, Egypt's new constitution, Arab freedom, western influence, and Jewish exclusion in Norway. The key people discussed include Patrick Seale, President Obama, Gideon Rachman, Robert D. Blackwill, Nathan Brown, Roger Cohen, and Alan M. Dershowitz. The articles focus on the need for U.S. action in Libya, regional power dynamics, Middle East unrest, political leadership challenges, and constitutional reform.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029564.txt
The document tells a humorous story about Prime Minister Mori of Japan having difficulty with basic English conversation while visiting the United States to meet President Barack Obama. The instructor had advised Mori to say "how r u" when shaking hands with Obama, but instead he mistakenly said "who r u?" and then replied "me too" after Obama introduced himself as Michelle's husband.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029448.txt
This document discusses the concept of self-deception and its potential impact on leaders like President Barack Obama. It highlights that even intelligent individuals can fall prey to self-deception, which can have far-reaching consequences. The author points out two mistakes made by Obama in his early presidency, one with immediate negative effects and another that took eight years to mature. The text emphasizes the importance of recognizing and overcoming self-deception to make sound decisions as a leader.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029447.txt
The email discusses three short pieces, which could be amusing for Jeffrey Epstein. It also mentions a House Oversight document and Robert Trivers' ongoing work on President Obama. The key topics seem to revolve around humor, amusement, and political content.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029352.txt
The document discusses a situation in which President Obama is trying to cash a check at a bank, but the cashier insists on seeing his ID due to various regulations and security measures in place. Obama explains that everyone knows who he is, but the cashier remains firm on following bank rules. The topic of the conversation revolves around the challenges faced by banks in ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining security, as well as the difficulties faced by individuals trying to navigate these systems.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029351.txt
In this story, President Obama walks into a local bank in Chicago to cash a check and is asked by the cashier for identification. The president responds that he did not bring his ID because he thought it was unnecessary, but the cashier explains that due to regulations and monitoring of banks because of incidents like 9/11, it is necessary to verify identity. This story highlights the importance of security measures in financial institutions and the need for individuals, even high-profile ones, to comply with these procedures.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029342.txt
The email discusses Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, who is described as one of the rising stars in the New York Congressional delegation and a progressive voice for the people of New York City. It mentions that NY1 did a profile piece about his work on the vitally important Budget and Judiciary committees in Washington. The email also discusses Hakeem's commitment to electing a Democratic majority in 2014 and encourages friends to participate in the DCCC/DSCC fundraising dinner with President Obama.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029326.txt
In this document, Jeffrey Epstein, a prominent education patron and the founder of the Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation, supports President Obama's call for universal pre-school education in the United States. The foundation is based in the US Virgin Islands and has expanded its support to include early development and charter schools. According to Epstein, early education is essential for stimulating young children's rapidly developing minds and fostering a lifetime of curiosity and achievement. However, critics of Congress' Head Start program argue that it has had an uncertain impact on improving education rates despite being an expensive annual endeavor.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028942.txt
In the document, Jeffrey Epstein suggests to Joi Ito that President Obama should collaborate with China on building a new collider, which could improve his legacy in science. Epstein also mentions that he is interested in bio signal intelligence and notes that it seems like Obama has little interest in hard sciences. The email emphasizes confidentiality and privilege.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028781.txt
The document is about Jim Yong Kim, who was President Obama's nominee for World Bank head. The author discusses how Kim's role in global health and development, particularly with the organization Partners in Health (PIH), made him a key candidate to change the attitudes of developing-world nations. The author also references a biography of Paul Farmer by Tracy Kidder, which details Kim's efforts to combat international HIV and tuberculosis epidemics with PIH.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028728.txt
The email discusses the topic of U.S. diplomatic efforts to reach out to Iran regarding their nuclear programs, and highlights key figures such as Larry Summers, Joe Biden, Ali Akbar Salehi, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and President Obama. It mentions past instances where U.S. attempts at diplomacy with Iran have been met with rejection by the Iranian leadership. The email also refers to a Wall Street Journal editorial titled "The Ayatollah Always Says No" and provides background on the Farsi language and its word for 'no'.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028675.txt
The Washington Post editorial discusses President Obama's State of the Union address and his second-term agenda, emphasizing the importance of overcoming economic growth challenges and addressing long-term prosperity threats. The president addressed the deficit and debt first and was forthcoming about the most pressing issue facing Washington: what to do about the impending $85 billion across-the-board spending cut. The editorial also references Jeffrey Epstein, Larry Summers, Terje Rod-Larsen, Silver Prices, Military Refinance Loans, a Bar Mitzvah in Israel, and other topics.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028529.txt
The document discusses a survey conducted by YouGov for The Times that asked people around the world who they admire most. Bill Gates was revealed as the most admired person in the world, followed by Pope Francis and Barack Obama. In Western nations, the Queen and Angelina Jolie were also highly regarded. The survey showed that women are strikingly underrepresented on the list of admired individuals.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028482.txt
The email is a forward of another email discussing The Iran Nuclear Deal. The sender recommends watching a video by Dennis Prager on the topic and encourages recipients to share their views with Congress. The original message includes several names of people involved in discussing the issue, but without further context, it's unclear what specific roles they play.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_027009.txt
The document is a speech by Ehud Barak, former Minister of Defense of Israel, delivered at AIPAC in 2013. The speaker expresses gratitude to the US Administration and Congress for their support of Israel, highlighting the importance of the US-Israel relationship in ensuring Israel's defense capabilities. He also mentions the achievements of Israeli scientists in missile defense technology, such as the Iron Dome system. The speech is focused on key people like President Obama, Secretary Panetta, Secretary Hagel, and young activists, and places like Washington DC and Israel.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026829.txt
The document discusses changes to U.S. tax law that will allow increased foreign investment in real property interests. The Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980 (FIRPTA) has been reformed by the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (PATH Act), which includes extensions of tax relief provisions and clarifies certain FIRPTA provisions for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and their shareholders. The document is written by Sadis & Goldberg Tax Group and mentions key people like Steven Etkind and Alex Gelinas who can provide further information about the alert.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026827.txt
The Scowcroft Group is discussing the recent terrorist attacks in Egypt, Lebanon, and Paris and how they demonstrate an unexpected level of sophistication from ISIS. This leads to a prediction that European countries and the US will see an increase in incidents and threats similar to those seen with Al Qaeda or Black September and early Hezbollah attacks in the 1970s. The group also predicts further spectacular attacks by ISIS, stating they have eclipsed Al Qaeda in operational capability, financing, recruitment, global reach, and ambitions.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026787.txt
The document discusses an article from Politico which reports that a lawyer for Susan Rice, the former National Security Adviser under President Obama, believes that the Obama administration was 'justifiably concerned' about sharing classified intelligence with the Trump team. The report also mentions Michael Flynn, who served as national security adviser to Donald Trump but resigned after it emerged that he had lied about his contacts with Russian officials. The document appears to be related to a congressional oversight hearing, possibly concerning these matters.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026620.txt
The email discusses a video on the Iran Nuclear Deal featuring Dennis Prager that the sender believes is important and urges recipients to watch. It encourages viewers to share the video with others and calls for action by contacting Congressmen. The message emphasizes the significance of the nuclear agreement and draws parallels between it and historical events, suggesting its dangerous potential impact.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026607.txt
On November 7, 2014, President Obama announced his intention to nominate Loretta Lynch as the next U.S. Attorney General. If confirmed, she would be the first African-American woman to hold this position. Lynch is currently the top federal prosecutor in Brooklyn, New York. The nomination was seen as a rare instance of Mr. Obama's reaching outside his inner circle to fill a crucial post.