Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Gershwin A. Drain, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan, vice Bernard A. Friedman, retired. Roy Wallace McLeese…
President Obama Signs Virginia Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Virginia and ordered Federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by the…
President Obama Signs Connecticut Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Connecticut and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a…
Statement by President Obama on Commercial Agreement Between Boeing and Lion Air
Grand Hyatt Bali, Indonesia 9:20 A.M. WITA THE PRESIDENT: Well, I just want to make a brief statement. This is a remarkable example of the trade investment and commercial opportunities…
Remarks By President Obama to the Australian Parliament
Parliament House Canberra, Australia 10:42 A.M. AEST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Prime Minister Gillard, Leader Abbott, thank you both for your very warm welcome. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, members of the House…
Remarks by President Obama in a School Visit
Campbell High School Canberra, Australia 11:53 A.M. AEST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, thank you for taking the time. Part of the reason I wanted to come by was when Julia came…
Remarks by President Obama to U.S. and Australian Service Members
Royal Army Air Force Base Darwin, Australia 4:55 P.M. ACST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you! (Applause.) Hello, everybody! AUDIENCE: Hello! PRESIDENT OBAMA: How are you doing? I know that you all…
Remarks of Dr. Jill Biden at Bread for the World 8th Annual Gala
The Racquet and Tennis Club New York, NY Good evening. Thank you to my dear friend Terry for that warm introduction. It is an honor to be here with you,…
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Singh of India before Bilateral Meeting
Grand Hyatt Bali, Indonesia 9:37 A.M. WITA PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it is a great pleasure, once again, to meet with my dear friend, Prime Minister Singh, and his delegation. Last…
Remarks by President Obama and President Aquino of the Philippines before Bilateral Meeting
Grand Hyatt Bali, Indonesia 11:13 A.M. WITA PRESIDENT OBAMA: Let me just say how much I appreciate the opportunity to meet again with President Aquino. He has been an outstanding…