Statement by the President on Congressman Dan Boren’s Retirement
I want to thank Representative Boren for his years of service representing the people of Oklahoma’s second district in the United States Congress. Over the course of his career, both…
Readout of the President’s Meeting With His Highness Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of Bahrain
The President met today and had a productive discussion with His Highness Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of Bahrain, following the Crown Prince’s meeting with National Security Advisor…
Expected Attendees at Tonight’s State Dinner
THE PRESIDENT and MRS. OBAMA Her Excellency Dr. Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Professor Dr. Joachim Sauer Ms. Naomi Aberly, Dallas, TX Mr. Larry Lebowitz Mr.…
Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Margo Kitsy Brodie, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York, vice Allyne R. Ross, retired. Jesse…
President Obama Nominates Four to the United States District Court
WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama nominated Margo Kitsy Brodie, Jesse M. Furman, Susie Morgan, and Mary Elizabeth Phillips to seats on the United States District Court. “Throughout their careers these…
President Obama Signs Minnesota Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Minnesota and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe…
Remarks by President Obama and Chancellor Merkel in Official Arrival Ceremony
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good morning, everybody. Chancellor Merkel, members of the German delegation — on behalf of Michelle and myself, it is our great pleasure to welcome you back to the…
Remarks by President Obama and Chancellor Merkel in a Joint Press Conference
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Please, everyone, have a seat. Good morning again. It is an honor to welcome my good friend and partner Chancellor Merkel back to the White House. We had…
Remarks by President Obama and Chancellor Merkel in an Exchange of Toasts
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good evening. Guten abend. Michelle and I are honored to welcome you as we host Chancellor Merkel, Professor Sauer, and the German delegation for the first official visit…
Readout of the President’s Monthly Meeting on Afghanistan and Pakistan
The President led his monthly meeting on Afghanistan and Pakistan with his national security team this morning. During this session, the President received briefings on progress in implementing our strategy…