Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Kenneth Allen Polite, Jr., of Louisiana, to be United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana for the term of four years, vice James…
Statement from the President on the Confirmation of Anthony Foxx as the next Secretary of Transportation
I am pleased that the Senate today voted unanimously to confirm Anthony Foxx as the next Secretary of Transportation. Anthony knows firsthand that investing in our roads, bridges and transit…
Technical Trade Message to Congress Regarding Bangladesh
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: In accordance with section 502(f)(2) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the “1974 Act”) (19 U.S.C. 2462(f)(2)), I am providing notification…
Statement by President Obama on Senate Passage of Immigration Reform
Today, with a strong bipartisan vote, the United States Senate delivered for the American people, bringing us a critical step closer to fixing our broken immigration system once and for…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
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…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
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…
Statement by President on the Presidential Election in Mongolia
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…
Remarks by the President at Meeting with Regional Judicial Leaders
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…
Remarks by the First Lady at Martin Luther King Middle School
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…
Remarks by President Obama and President Sall of the Republic of Senegal at Joint Press Conference
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…