Month: September 2012

President Obama called President Mohamed Magariaf of Libya this evening, their first conversation since President Magariaf’s election last month. President Obama thanked President Magariaf for extending his condolences for the…

Eighteen years ago today, the landmark Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was signed into law. It was founded on the basic premise that every woman deserves to be safe from…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: • Stewart M. De Soto – Member, Board of Trustees of…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Mark Doms – Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, Department of Commerce…

This afternoon, President Obama called Yemeni President Hadi to discuss the assault on the U.S. Embassy in Sana’a and express concern about the security of American personnel and diplomatic facilities…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Christopher R. Beall, of Oklahoma, to be a Director of the Amtrak Board of Directors for a term of five years, vice Donna R. McLean,…

The Cashman Center Las Vegas, Nevada 6:03 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Can everybody please give Adriana a great round of applause for the wonderful introduction? (Applause.)…

Richmond Centerstage Richmond, Virginia 1:54 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Oh, my goodness. You all rest yourselves. You have to rest yourselves. Four more years. AUDIENCE:…

Lions Park Golden, Colorado 11:03 A.M. MDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Golden! (Applause.) Thank you! (Applause.) AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you! THE PRESIDENT: I love you back. (Applause.) You know, this…

As we look forward to the beginning of the Jewish High Holidays Sunday night, I want to extend my warmest wishes to all those celebrating the New Year. This is…