Remarks by The President to Police Officers in New York, New York
THE PRESIDENT: Well, listen, everybody, the — I’m not here to make a long speech. I am here basically to shake your hands and just to say how proud I…
Remarks by The President at Cinco de Mayo Reception
THE PRESIDENT: Gracias, gracias. (Applause.) AUDIENCE: USA! USA! USA! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Gracias. Buenas noches. (Applause.) Bienvenidos. Welcome to the Cinco de Mayo at the White House. (Applause.) Nothing…
Background on President Obama’s Visit to Allison Transmission in Indianapolis, Indiana Tomorrow
WASHINGTON – On Friday, May 6, President Obama will tour Allison Transmission’s headquarters in Indianapolis and speak to approximately 750 workers and invited guests about his long term plan to…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Michael H. Corbin, Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Department of State…
President Obama Signs Iowa Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Iowa and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe…
President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate Stephen Higginson to Serve on United States Court of Appeals
WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama Announced his intent to nominate Stephen Higginson to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. “Stephen Higginson is a distinguished candidate for the…
Remarks by the President Welcoming the Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Good afternoon, everybody. Welcome to the White House. Thank you, Tammy, for the kind introduction, but more importantly, for your extraordinary service to our country…
Statement by the President on Nigeria’s Elections
This morning, I called President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria to congratulate him on his election victory and to commend the people of Nigeria for their resolve and patience during last…
President Obama Nominates Six Judges to United States District Courts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Dana L. Christensen, Katherine B. Forrest, Justice John M. Gerrard, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, Edgardo Ramos, and Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr. for…
President Obama Nominates Two to Serve as United States Marshals
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Dennis J. Erby to serve as U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Mississippi and Edward M. Spooner to serve as U.S. Marshal…