Statement by the President
I’m pleased that the Senate took action today to move forward on the nominees who have waited far too long for a vote. Over the last two years, I’ve nominated…
Presidential Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Kent Yoshiho Hirozawa, of New York, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board for the term of five years expiring August 27,…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Kent Hirozawa – Member, National Labor Relations Board Nancy Schiffer – Member,…
Readout of the Vice President’s Calls on Support for Building a United Community in Northern Ireland
The Vice President spoke with First Minister Robinson and Deputy First Minister McGuinness of Northern Ireland today to welcome the launch of an All-Party Group process to address sensitive issues…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, of Missouri, to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring December 16, 2021, vice Shara…
Remarks by President Obama and President George H.W. Bush at Points of Light Award Ceremony
East Room 1:55 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, good afternoon, everybody. And on behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House. Twenty-three years ago, President George H.W. Bush…
Statement by the President
The death of Trayvon Martin was a tragedy. Not just for his family, or for any one community, but for America. I know this case has elicited strong passions. And…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Strengthening our Economy by Passing Bipartisan Immigration Reform
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama said that two weeks ago, a large bipartisan majority in the Senate voted to pass commonsense immigration reform, which would add a…
Statement by the President on Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano’s Announcement
I want to thank Secretary Napolitano for her outstanding work on behalf of the American people over the last four years. At the Department of Homeland Security, Janet’s portfolio has…
Readout of the Vice President’s Phone Call with Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Osama Nujayfi
Today, Vice President Biden spoke with Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Osama Nujayfi. They discussed Iraq’s recent provincial elections and other political and security events in Iraq and the greater…