Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Frank Paul Geraci, Jr., of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of New York, vice David G. Larimer, retired.…
Remarks by the President at Barnard College Commencement Ceremony
Barnard College Columbia University New York, New York 1:28 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you. Please, please have a seat. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you,…
Remarks by the First Lady Announcing Olympic Commitments to Get Kids More Active
Hilton Anatole Dallas, Texas 2:42 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you so much, everyone. Wow. I’ve never been introduced as an athlete, so that’s pretty cool. But it’s a little…
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
Rubin Museum of Art New York, New York 4:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you! (Applause.) Well, it is wonderful to be with all of you. There are a couple…
Remarks by the First Lady at a Campaign Event
Hilton Lincoln Centre Dallas, Texas 4:12 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Wow! (Applause.) Thank you so much. See, now, usually when I come on stage I have to pull the mic…
Statement by the President on Afghan Transition
I welcome President Karzai’s announcement today of the third tranche of areas to transition to Afghan security lead, which is an important step forward in our effort to achieve our…
Weekly Address: Congress Must Act on “To-Do List”
Washington, DC In this week’s address, President Obama called on Democrats and Republicans to come together and act on his Congressional “to-do list,” which will create jobs and help restore…
Remarks by the President and the Vice President Honoring the Winners of the National Association of Police Organizations Top Cops Award
Rose Garden 11:13 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Welcome. Welcome to the Rose Garden. Welcome to the White House. Please be seated, please be seated. And congratulations. It’s a great…
Remarks by the First Lady at North Carolina A&T University Commencement
Greensboro Coliseum Greensboro, North Carolina 10:44 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Good morning, everyone. (Applause.) AUDIENCE: Good morning. MRS. OBAMA: You all, rest yourselves. (Laughter.) First of all, let me thank…
President Obama Announces Impact of October Refinancing Actions, Calls on Congress to Act on “To Do List”
Today, President Obama will travel to Reno, Nevada, where he will continue to push Congress to act on a “To Do List” he laid out earlier this week with initiatives…