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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Krysta Harden – Deputy Secretary, Department of Agriculture Alejandro Mayorkas – Deputy…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: James Costos, of California, to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Andorra. Ronald…
I congratulate President Ts. Elbegdorj on his success in the election held on Wednesday in Mongolia. President Elbegdorj has been an important leader in advancing democracy and freedom in his…
La Cour Suprême Dakar, Senegal 12:08 P.M. GMT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you very much, Mr. Chief Justice, for your service here in Senegal, for your powerful words about the work…
Dakar, Senegal 11:22 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Oh, merci beaucoup. Bonjour. STUDENTS: Bonjour. MRS. OBAMA: Comment ça va? Jerejef waa Martin Luther King. Teartu bi rafet-neu. (Applause.) It is such…
Presidential Palace Dakar, Senegal 11:00 A.M. GMT PRESIDENT SALL: (As interpreted.) Mr. President, Mr. Barack Obama, good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I’m extremely happy to welcome President Barack Obama for…
Gorée Island Senegal 3:33 P.M. GMT PRESIDENT OBAMA: I want to thank the President of Senegal, but also the Mayor of Gorée and the museum curator here. Obviously, it’s a…
Gorée Island Senegal 4:46 P.M. GMT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, let me just say thank you so much for taking the time to meet with me. We’ve had a wonderful visit…
Presidential Palace Dakar, Senegal 8:35 P.M. GMT PRESIDENT SALL: (As interpreted.) Your Excellency, Barack Obama; distinguished First Lady, Michelle Obama; distinguished First Lady of Senegal, Marieme Sall; distinguished members of…
I applaud the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act. This was discrimination enshrined in law. It treated loving, committed gay and lesbian couples as a…