Statement by the President on Congressman Dingell
I want to congratulate Congressman John Dingell on becoming the longest-serving member of Congress in our country’s history. First elected in 1955 to the seat formerly held by his father,…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Timothy L. Brooks, of Arkansas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas, vice Jimm Larry Hendren, retired. Jeffrey Alker Meyer,…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Thomas C. Carper, of Illinois, to be a Director of the Amtrak Board of Directors for a term of five years. (Reappointment) Avi Garbow, of…
President Obama Nominates Two to Serve as District Court Judges
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Jeffrey Alker Meyer and Timothy L. Brooks to serve as district court judges. “I am honored to put forward these highly qualified candidates…
Statement by the President
Fairmont Hotel San Jose, California 9:01 A.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. It is wonderful to see all of you, and I want to thank everybody who is here.…
Remarks by the President at a DSCC Event
Private Residence Palo Alto, California 6:39 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody! (Applause.) It is good to be back in California, especially when the weather is this good. (Laughter.)…
Remarks by the President at a DSCC Event
Private Residence Portola Valley, California 7:56 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Well, first of all, I want to thank Vinod and Neeru and the entire family —…
Remarks by the President at DNC Event — Los Angeles, California
Private Residence Los Angeles, California 12:16 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you. (Applause.) Oh, we’re okay, guys. Sit down. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. Well, to Peter…
Remarks by President Obama and President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China Before Bilateral Meeting
Sunnylands Retreat Palm Springs, California 5:21 P.M. PDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it gives me great pleasure to welcome President Xi back to the United States. We first met during my…
President Obama Unveils ConnectED Initiative to Bring America’s Students into Digital Age
Calls on FCC to leverage E-Rate program to have 99 percent of students connected within 5 years WASHINGTON, DC — President Obama today unveiled a bold, new initiative called ConnectED…