CATEGORY: May 2011
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Ron McCray, Member, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board Arnold F. Stancell, Member, National Science Board, National Science Foundation The President also announced his intent to appoint several individuals to the President’s National Security Telecommunications... [Read more]
President Obama Nominates Two to the United States Tax Court
WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama announced today his intent to nominate Kathleen Kerrigan and Albert Lauber as Judges to the United States Tax Court. “These individuals have demonstrated unwavering integrity and a firm commitment to public service throughout their careers,” said President Obama. “I am proud to nominate them to serve on the United States Tax Court.” Kathleen Kerrigan, Nominee... [Read more]
Statement by The President on The Election of Kathy Hochul to Congress
I want to extend my congratulations to Congresswoman-elect Kathy Hochul for her victory in New York’s 26th Congressional District. Kathy and I both believe that we need to create jobs, grow our economy, and reduce the deficit in order to outcompete other nations and win the future. Kathy has shown, through her victory and throughout her career, that she will fight for the families and businesses... [Read more]
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Kenny of Ireland
PRIME MINISTER KENNY: If everybody can hear. Obviously this is the first occasion in world history I think there is two bilaterals with an American President in the space of 67 minutes. But I want to welcome President Obama and the First Lady Michelle to Dublin on their way through to a state visit in England and further activities. I can say that the Irish people have been waiting for this visit. ... [Read more]
Remarks by The President at Irish Celebration in Dublin, Ireland
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you! (Applause.) Hello, Dublin! (Applause.) Hello, Ireland! (Applause.) My name is Barack Obama — (applause — of the Moneygall Obamas. (Applause.) And I’ve come home to find the apostrophe that we lost somewhere along the way. (Laughter and applause.) AUDIENCE MEMBER: I’ve got it here! THE PRESIDENT: Is that where... [Read more]
Statement by the President on the Tornado in Missouri and the Severe Storms Across the Midwest
Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to the families of all those who lost their lives in the tornadoes and severe weather that struck Joplin, Missouri as well as communities across the Midwest today. We commend the heroic efforts by those who have responded and who are working to help their friends and neighbors at this very difficult time. At my direction, FEMA is working with the affected... [Read more]
Remarks by the President at The AIPAC Policy Conference 2011
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Thank you very much. (Applause.) Good morning. Thank you. Thank you so much. Please, have a seat. Thank you. What a remarkable, remarkable crowd. Thank you, Rosy, for your very kind introduction. I did not know you played basketball. (Laughter.) I will take your word for it. (Laughter.) Rosy, thank you for your many years of friendship. Back... [Read more]
President Obama Releases US Birth Certificate, In Response To Critics
In response to Obama’s critics’ claims that he might have been born in another country, the President has released a detailed Hawaii birth certificate that has put an end to the misconceptions and doubts that people might have regarding his birthplace. In speaking to the American people from the White House after releasing the birth certificate, Obama also added that “we do not have... [Read more]
Weekly Address: Congress Should Reform No Child Left Behind This Year
WASHINGTON – In his weekly address, President Obama praised the progress that schools like Booker T. Washington High School in Memphis have made, and he called on Congress to fix No Child Left Behind this year. To strengthen education in this country, we need to encourage reforms not driven by Washington, but by principals and parents so schools can determine what is best for their kids. And... [Read more]
Remarks by the President at the Women’s Leadership Forum
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Hello, hello, hello! It is good to be with all of you. First of all, how about the outstanding the new chair of the DNC, Debbie Wasserman Schultz? Give it up for her. (Applause.) We’ve got a couple of other outstanding members of Congress who are here. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is here. (Applause.) And Representative Donna Edwards... [Read more]
