Category: 2013

TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2013 Dear Mr. Speaker: As a matter of comity, and consistent with 31…

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,…

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,…

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…

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…

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.…

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.)…

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 —…

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…

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…