Remarks by President Obama After Tour of Maison Des Esclaves
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…
Remarks by the President at Civil Society Organization Meeting
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…
Remarks by President Obama and President Sall of Senegal in an Exchange of Toasts
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…
Statement by the President on the Supreme Court Ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act
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…
President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Celebration of the Accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Celebration of the Accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union in Zagreb on…
Statement by the President on Intention to Renominate General Marty Dempsey as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Admiral Sandy Winnefeld as the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Today I am proud to announce my intention to renominate General Marty Dempsey as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Admiral Sandy Winnefeld as the Vice Chairman of…
President Obama Nominates Three to Serve on the United States District Court
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Pedro A. Delgado Hernández, Judge Bruce Howe Hendricks and Judge Alison Renee Lee for District Court judgeships. “These individuals have demonstrated the…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Pedro A. Delgado Hernández, of Puerto Rico, to be United States District Judge for the District of Puerto Rico, vice Daniel R. Dominguez, retired. Bruce…
Statement by the President on the New Amir of Qatar
I extend my best wishes to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani as he assumes his new role as the Amir of Qatar. Qatar is an important partner…
Statement by the President on the Supreme Court Ruling on Shelby County v. Holder
I am deeply disappointed with the Supreme Court’s decision today. For nearly 50 years, the Voting Rights Act – enacted and repeatedly renewed by wide bipartisan majorities in Congress –…