Statement by the President on the 10th Anniversary of the Iraq War
As we mark the 10th anniversary of the beginning of the Iraq war, Michelle and I join our fellow Americans in paying tribute to all who served and sacrificed in…
President Obama Signs New Hampshire Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New Hampshire and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by…
President Obama Announces A Key Administration Post
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: • Cathy Russell – Ambassador at Large for Global Women’s…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Thomas Edward Perez, of Maryland, to be Secretary of Labor, vice Hilda L. Solis, resigned. Catherine M. Russell, of the District of Columbia, to be…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Patricia E. Campbell-Smith, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen…
President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the U.S. Court of Federal Claims
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Patricia E. Campbell-Smith and Elaine D. Kaplan to serve on the United States Court of Federal Claims. “These nominees have dedicated their careers…
President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Michael Kenny O’Keefe and Robert Okun to serve on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. “Throughout their careers, these nominees have…
Remarks by the President Announcing the Nomination of Thomas Perez for Secretary of Labor
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Everybody have a seat. Have a seat. As I’ve said before, my top priority as President is doing everything we need to do to make…
Remarks By The President at Women’s History Month Reception
THE PRESIDENT: Well, hello, everybody! (Applause.) And can everybody please give Amanda another big round of applause? (Applause.) It seems to me she would be pretty good at sales. (Laughter.)…
Statement by the President on Rebecca Blank’s Departure
I want to thank Dr. Blank for her hard work and exceptional service on behalf of the American people. Over the past four years I have asked Becky to take…