Month: November 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Claire R. Kelly to serve on the United States Court of International Trade. “I am honored to put forward this highly qualified candidate…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Valerie E. Caproni, of the District of Columbia, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York, vice Richard J. Holwell,…

Today the President was able to continue returning messages of congratulations from his counterparts. In each call, he thanked his counterpart for their friendship and partnership thus far and expressed…

Today, the President spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Morsi about the rocket attacks being launched from Gaza into Israel, and the escalating violence in Gaza. The President reiterated…

Today, here at home and across the globe, Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists will celebrate the holiday of Diwali – the festival of lights. Diwali is a time for…

Today the President was able to continue returning messages of congratulations from his counterparts. In each call, he thanked his counterpart for their friendship and partnership thus far and expressed…

Vice President Biden spoke to the President of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych, today to thank him for his congratulatory message following last week’s U.S. election. Noting the strong interest of the…

Vice President Biden today spoke by phone with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki. Prime Minister Maliki congratulated the Vice President and President Obama on their re-election. The two leaders agreed…

National Security Advisor Tom Donilon hosted a delegation of senior Israeli officials on November 12 for consultations on Iran, Syria, and a range of other regional security issues. The Israeli…

Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia 11:36 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Please, everybody, be seated. Good morning, everyone. Thank you, Secretary Shinseki, for a lifetime of service…