Presidential Withdrawal Sent to the Senate
WITHDRAWAL SENT TO THE SENATE: Caitlin Joan Halligan, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit, vice John G. Roberts, Jr., elevated, which…
Statement by the President on the Withdrawal of the Nomination of Caitlin Halligan
Today, I accepted Caitlin Halligan’s request to withdraw as a nominee for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. I am deeply disappointed that even after…
President Obama Signs Rhode Island Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Rhode Island and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on Bosco Ntaganda’s Surrender to the International Criminal Court in The Hague
Bosco Ntaganda’s surrender to the International Criminal Court marks an important day for international justice and the people of the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As…
Remarks by President Obama and President Abbas of the Palestinian Authority in Joint Press Conference
PRESIDENT ABBAS: (As interpreted.) In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate. Mr. President Barack Obama, I wish to warmly welcome you and your accompanying delegation to Palestine. Mr.…
Remarks of President Barack Obama To the People of Israel
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Well, it is a great honor to be with you here in Jerusalem, and I’m so grateful for the welcome that…
Remarks by President and President Peres of Israel at State Dinner
PRESIDENT PERES: I think that’s the President’s remarks. Mr. President, can I read your speech? (Laughter.) They are mistaken. (Laughter.) President Barack Obama, my dear friend, let me say first,…
President Obama to Honor MLS Cup Champion Los Angeles Galaxy and Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings at The White House
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, March 26, President Obama will welcome the Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings and the Major League Soccer champion LA Galaxy to the White House to…
President Obama Signs Connecticut Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Connecticut and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on UN Human Rights Council Vote on Sri Lanka
The United States welcomes today’s passage of the UN Human Rights Council resolution on “Promoting reconciliation and accountability in Sri Lanka.” This resolution, which the United States co-sponsored as part…