CATEGORY: July 2011
Statement by the President on the death of General John M. Shalikashvhili
With the passing of General John M. Shalikashvili, the United States has lost a genuine soldier-statesman whose extraordinary life represented the promise of America and the limitless possibilities that are open to those who choose to serve it. From his arrival in the United States as a 16-year old Polish immigrant after the Second World War, to a young man who learned English from John Wayne... [Read more]
Remarks by the President at University of Maryland Town Hall Ritchie Coliseum University of Maryland College Park, Maryland
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Maryland! (Applause.) Hello! Nice to see you. Thank you so much. (Applause.) Everybody, please have a seat. I see some smart folks up there wore shorts. (Laughter.) My team said I should not wear shorts. (Laughter.) My legs aren’t good enough to wear shorts. AUDIENCE MEMBER: (Inaudible.) (Laughter.) THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. I’ll tell... [Read more]
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Key of New Zealand
PRESIDENT OBAMA: I want to welcome Prime Minister Keys [sic] to the Oval Office. We have had occasion to work together at various multilateral summits in Asia, and have always been struck by the intelligence and thoughtfulness that the Prime Minister brings to his work. Obviously, we are very pleased that the relationship between New Zealand and the United States is growing stronger by the... [Read more]
President Obama Signs New Hampshire Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New Hampshire and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of May 26-30, 2011. Federal funding is available to State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work... [Read more]
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Mary B. DeRosa, of the District of Columbia, to be an Alternate Representative of the United States of America to the Sixty-sixth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. Frank E. Loy, of the District of Columbia, to be an Alternate Representative of the United States of America to the Sixty-sixth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. Kendrick... [Read more]
Statement by the President on Certification of Repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
Today, we have taken the final major step toward ending the discriminatory ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ law that undermines our military readiness and violates American principles of fairness and equality. In accordance with the legislation that I signed into law last December, I have certified and notified Congress that the requirements for repeal have been met. ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t... [Read more]
President Obama Signs Wyoming Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Wyoming and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, and landslides during the period of May 18 to July 8, 2011. Federal funding is available to State, Tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis... [Read more]
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Sue Clark, Member, Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board Rod Ewing, Member, Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board Linda Nozick, Member, Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board President Obama said, “I am proud that such experienced and committed individuals have agreed... [Read more]
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Roslyn Ann Mazer, of Maryland, to be Inspector General, Department of Homeland Security, vice Richard L. Skinner, resigned. Maureen K. Ohlhausen, of Virginia, to be a Federal Trade Commissioner for a term of seven years from September 26, 2011, vice William E. Kovacic, term expiring. Read More →
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Ansip of Estonia
Vice President Biden welcomed Prime Minister Andrus Ansip of Estonia to the White House today. The Vice President and Prime Minister emphasized their support for strong relations between our two countries and close cooperation on regional issues of mutual concern. The Vice President congratulated the Prime Minister on the remarkable democratic and economic achievements Estonia has made as... [Read more]
