Category: 2012

On Thursday, June 21, 2012, the President signed into law: H.R. 5883, which makes a technical correction in Public Law 112 108; and H.R. 5890, which corrects a citation in the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012.

East Room 1:36 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you, everybody.  Thank you.  Everybody have a seat.  (Applause.)  Well, it is good to see all of you. AUDIENCE MEMBER:  We love you! THE PRESIDENT:  I love you guys back.  (Laughter.)  I have to say, the — I don’t know about the choice of…

On June 23, 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 was signed into law, requiring equal access to academic and athletic opportunities for all students, regardless of gender, in all of the education programs and activities of a school, university, or other entity receiving federal financial assistance. At a time when many universities…

On this World Refugee Day, the United States joins the international community in recognizing the nearly 15 million refugees worldwide, and millions more internally displaced people. We honor the dignity, courage, and determination of these men, women and children who have fled persecution and violence in their homelands and the commitment and generosity of the…

President Obama called King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia today to offer his personal condolences, and those of the American people, on the death of Crown Prince Nayif bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud. The President expressed his appreciation for Crown Prince Nayif’s many contributions over decades of service, particularly his leadership in building the strong counterterrorism…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: David “Mas” Masumoto – Member, National Council on the Arts Polly Trottenberg – Under Secretary for Policy, Department of Transportation President Obama said, “Our nation will be greatly served by the talent and expertise these individuals…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: David Masumoto, of California, to be a Member of the National Council on the Arts for a term expiring September 3, 2018, vice Stephen W. Porter, term expiring. Polly Ellen Trottenberg, of Maryland, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy, vice Roy W. Kienitz. WITHDRAWAL SENT TO THE SENATE:…

Convention Center Los Cabos, Mexico 5:47 P.M. MDT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  I want to begin by thanking my good friend and partner, President Calderon, and the people of Los Cabos and Mexico for their outstanding hospitality and leadership.  Mexico is the first Latin American country to host a G20 summit, and this has been another example…

Arapahoe High School Centennial, Colorado 10:29 A.M. MDT MRS. OBAMA:  Wow!  (Applause.)  You know, this feels like four more years, right?  (Applause.)  Thank you so much.  I can’t tell you how proud and thrilled I am to be here today. Before I get started, on behalf of myself and my husband, I just want to…

Creative Arts Center Pueblo, Colorado 1:52 P.M. MDT MRS. OBAMA:  Wow!  (Applause.)  Yeah, Pueblo!  Wow!  (Applause.)  Thank you all.  Thank you so much.  (Applause.)  Oh, my goodness.  This is awesome.  Oh, let me tell you, this is amazing.  Look back.  Just look at you all.  This is good stuff.  (Applause.)  I am beyond thrilled.  We…