Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Charles Benton, of Illinois, to be a Member of the National Museum and Library Services Board for a term expiring December 6, 2013, vice Harry…
Statement by the President on the Passing of Dick Clark
Michelle and I are saddened to hear about the passing of Dick Clark. With “American Bandstand,” he introduced decades’ worth of viewers to the music of our times. He reshaped…
President Obama Signs Hawaii Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Hawaii and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…
Remarks by the President at Lorain County Community College, Elyria, OH
Lorain County Community College Elyria, Ohio 2:36 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. (Applause.) Everybody, please have a seat. Well,…
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
Henry Ford Museum Dearborn, Michigan 5:34 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Michigan! (Applause.) How is everybody doing? (Applause.) It is good to be in Dearborn. It is good to be…
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
Private Residence Dearborn, Michigan 7:37 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, first of all, Denise and Jim, thank you for opening up this incredible home. They have been great friends. When…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Charles Benton – Member, National Museum and Library Services Board…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit by Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of Japan
President Obama will welcome Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of Japan to the White House on Monday, April 30, 2012. The President looks forward to holding discussions with the Prime Minister…
Remarks by the President on Increasing Oversight on Manipulation in Oil Markets
Rose Garden 11:27 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Lately, I’ve been speaking a lot about our need for an all-of-the-above strategy for American energy — a strategy that…
Remarks by the First Lady at a Campaign Event
The Pinnacle at Symphony Place Nashville, Tennessee 12:36 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Oh, my goodness. (Applause.) Wow. Well, thank you all so much. (Applause.) Oh, my goodness. I cannot tell…