CATEGORY: January 2012
Remarks by the President in State of the Union Address
United States Capitol Washington, D.C. 9:10 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: Last month, I went to Andrews Air Force Base and welcomed home some of our last troops to serve in Iraq. Together, we offered a final, proud salute to the colors under which more than a million of our fellow citizens fought —... [Read more]
Guest List for the First Lady’s Box at the State of the Union Address
First Lady Michelle Obama Dr. Jill Biden Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to the President The following individuals will be seated in the box with the First Lady and Dr. Biden at the State of the Union Address: SGT Ashleigh Berg, USA Malibu, California SGT Ashleigh Berg is from Malibu, California, and joined the United States Army in July of 2004. SGT Berg has been stationed in South Korea and Germany,... [Read more]
Presidential Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Anthony T. Clark, of North Dakota, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for the term expiring June 30, 2016, vice Marc Spitzer, term expired. Erin C. Conaton, of the District of Columbia, to be Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, vice Clifford L. Stanley. Scott H. DeLisi, of Minnesota, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service,... [Read more]
Romney Vs. Obama – Which Candidate Does Blue Collar Americans Dislike More?
Even though Newt Gingrich won in South Carolina, it will do little to stop the fact that Republicans might give Mitt Romney the nod to face Obama in the Presidential elections this year. The first is a rich banker while the other is academically-inclined ‘socialist’ who is not necessarily in favor with the white working class. So, who will blue collar Americans dislike more when it is time to vote... [Read more]
Remarks by the President Welcoming the 2011 Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins
East Room 1:45 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. Everybody, please have a seat. Well, I am happy to welcome the Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins to the White House. (Applause.) I know you are all wicked happy to be here. (Laughter.) I know there are some members of Congress, members of my Cabinet who are joining us today who are also... [Read more]
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Prime Minister Monti of Italy
President Obama will host Prime Minister Mario Monti of Italy at the White House on Thursday, February 9th. Italy and the United States are close NATO allies, and coordinate continuously on a full range of regional and global priorities. The two leaders will discuss the comprehensive steps the Italian government is taking to restore market confidence and reinvigorate growth through structural reforms,... [Read more]
Statement by the President on Today’s Iran-related Sanctions
I applaud today’s actions by our partners in the European Union to impose additional sanctions on Iran in response to the regime’s continuing failure to fulfill its international obligations regarding its nuclear program. These sanctions demonstrate once more the unity of the international community in addressing the serious threat presented by Iran’s nuclear program. The United States will... [Read more]
President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the US Court of Appeals
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Judge Robert E. Bacharach and Mr. William J. Kayatta, Jr. to the United States Court of Appeals. “I am proud to nominate these outstanding candidates to serve on the United States Court of Appeals,” said President Obama. “I am confident Judge Robert E. Bacharach and William J. Kayatta will serve the American people with integrity and distinction.” Judge... [Read more]
President Obama Nominates Judge Michael A. Shipp to Serve on the US District Court
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Judge Michael A. Shipp to serve on the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. “I am proud to nominate this outstanding candidate to serve on the United States District Court bench,” said President Obama. “Judge Shipp has a long and distinguished record of service, and I am confident he will serve on the federal bench... [Read more]
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Robert E. Bacharach, of Oklahoma, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit, vice Robert Harlan Henry, resigned. William J. Kayatta, Jr., of Maine, to be United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit, vice Kermit Lipez, retired. Michael A. Shipp, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey, vice Mary Little Parell,... [Read more]
