Category: 2012

The United States strongly condemns the violence initiated by elements of the armed forces of Mali.  We call for the immediate restoration of constitutional rule in Mali, including full civilian authority over the armed forces and respect for the country’s democratic institutions and traditions.  The United States stands by the people of Mali and the…

In addition to Washington D.C. students, Mrs. Obama will welcome children from Iowa, New York, North Carolina and Pennsylvania who wrote her letters about their gardens On Monday, March 26 at 2:15 PM, First Lady Michelle Obama will welcome school children from across the country to join her for the fourth annual White House Kitchen…

The President is grateful that the Senate acted in a bipartisan way to move forward key ideas the President proposed last fall that will help our small businesses and startups access capital they need to grow and create jobs.  We are heartened by the important investor protections added to the crowdfunding provision and will be…

In my State of the Union Address, I laid out a blueprint for an economy where everyone gets a fair shot, everyone does their fair share, and everyone plays by the same set of rules, including those who have been elected to serve the American people. Today, I’m pleased Congress took bipartisan action to pass…

The United States Government applauds today’s passage of the UN Human Rights Council’s resolution on “Promoting reconciliation and accountability in Sri Lanka.”  The resolution, which received broad support from around the world, calls for a range of critical steps that would go a long away to advancing the rights and dignity of the Sri Lankan…

Copper Mountain Solar Project Boulder City, Nevada 1:10 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody.  (Applause.)  Good afternoon.  Everybody, please have a seat.  Have a seat.  It is wonderful to be here.  Thank you so much.  It is great to be in Boulder City. A couple people I want to thank for their outstanding work. First…

The President spoke by phone today with President Sarkozy of France while aboard Air Force One en route to Nevada. President Obama expressed his solidarity with President Sarkozy, and the government and people of France, as they deal with the aftermath of the tragic and unprovoked attacks that left seven dead, including three French soldiers,…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Judge John S. Leonardo to serve as U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona. “Judge John S. Leonardo’s legal career has been distinguished and impressive,” said President Obama.  “I am confident that, as a US Attorney, he will be relentless in his pursuit of justice and serve the…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Rainey Ransom Brandt to serve on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. “Throughout her career, Rainey Ransom Brandt has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to justice,” said President Obama.  “I am proud to nominate her to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.” Rainey Ransom Brandt: …

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Rainey Ransom Brandt, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years, vice Joan Z. McAvoy, retired. John S. Leonardo, of Arizona, to be United States Attorney for the District of Arizona for the…