Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Arnold A. Chacon, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Director General of the Foreign Service, vice…
Weekly Address: End the Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, DC— In this week’s address, President Obama saidhat Republicans in the House of Representatives chose to shut down the government over a health care law they don’t like. He…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to a-key Administration posts: Arnold A. Chacon – Director General of the Foreign Service, Department of…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 3233 and S.1348
On Friday, October 4, 2013, the President signed into law: H.R. 3233, which extends the Special Immigrant Visa Program for Iraqi Nationals; and S. 1348, the “Congressional Award Program Reauthorization…
Remarks by the President on the Government Shutdown
M. Luis Construction Company, Rockville, Maryland 10:49 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Good to see all of you. Please, please have a seat. Well, hello, Rockville! Let me…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Cancellation of the President’s Trip to Asia
Due to the government shut-down, President Obama’s travel to Indonesia and Brunei has been cancelled. The President made this decision based on the difficulty in moving forward with foreign travel…
Readout of the President’s call to President Yudhoyono of Indonesia
President Obama called President Yudhoyono of Indonesia tonight. The President expressed his appreciation for President Yudhoyono’s strong leadership of the APEC Summit. He expressed his regret that the ongoing government…
Readout of the President’s call to the Sultan of Brunei
President Obama called the Sultan of Brunei tonight. The President expressed his appreciation for the Sultan’s strong leadership of the ASEAN and EAS Summits. He expressed his regret that the…
Readout of the President’s call to President Aquino of the Philippines
Last night, President Obama called President Aquino of the Philippines to inform him that, due to the government shutdown, he will not be able to go forward with his planned…
Readout of the President’s call to Prime Minister Najib of Malaysia
Last night, President Obama called Prime Minister Najib of Malaysia to inform him that, due to the government shutdown, he will not be able to go forward with his planned…