Remarks by the First Lady at a Let’s Move! Event with MLS Cup Champion L.A. Galaxy
State Dining Room 3:12 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Hey, again, guys. I got to hang out with the kids earlier. We got quick pictures, but we are excited to have…
First Lady Joins Team USA to Announce Nationwide Commitments to Get More Than 1.7 Million Kids Active This Year
Mrs. Obama, who will lead the Presidential Delegation to London, is working to turn the inspiration of the Olympic and Paralympic Games into action by getting more kids healthy and…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Uganda’s Capture of a Senior Commander in the Lord’s Resistance Army
The United States congratulates the Government of Uganda on the capture of one of the senior commanders of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) by the Ugandan military. The capture of…
President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the US District Court
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Judge Frank Paul Geraci, Jr. and Judge Fernando M. Olguin to serve on the United States District Court. “I am honored to put…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Frank Paul Geraci, Jr., of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of New York, vice David G. Larimer, retired.…
Remarks by the President at Barnard College Commencement Ceremony
Barnard College Columbia University New York, New York 1:28 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you. Please, please have a seat. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you,…
Remarks by the First Lady Announcing Olympic Commitments to Get Kids More Active
Hilton Anatole Dallas, Texas 2:42 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you so much, everyone. Wow. I’ve never been introduced as an athlete, so that’s pretty cool. But it’s a little…
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
Rubin Museum of Art New York, New York 4:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you! (Applause.) Well, it is wonderful to be with all of you. There are a couple…
Remarks by the First Lady at a Campaign Event
Hilton Lincoln Centre Dallas, Texas 4:12 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Wow! (Applause.) Thank you so much. See, now, usually when I come on stage I have to pull the mic…
Statement by the President on Afghan Transition
I welcome President Karzai’s announcement today of the third tranche of areas to transition to Afghan security lead, which is an important step forward in our effort to achieve our…