Statement by the President on United States Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan
I want to thank Mark Sullivan for nearly 30 years of service to our nation at the United States Secret Service, a tenure that saw the agency protect five first…
Remarks by the Vice President at a Meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel
VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN: Chancellor, thank you very much. It’s a delight to be back in Germany. I — the President, since I’m the Vice President, sends me mostly to Afghanistan…
Remarks by the President at Ceremony for the 2011 National Medals of Science, and National Medals of Technology and Innovation
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Please, everyone have a seat. Well, it is my incredible pleasure and honor to welcome this incredibly talented group of men…
President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the US Court of Appeals
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Jane Kelly and Gregory Alan Phillips to the United States Court of Appeals. President Obama said, “Jane Kelly and Gregory Alan Phillips have…
Letter from the President — Regarding North Korea
Dear Mr. Chairman: (Dear Madam Chairman:) (Dear Representative:) (Dear Senator:) Pursuant to section 1405 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (Public Law 110-252) (the “Act”), and in order to keep…
Conference Call on the Vice President’s Trip to Germany, France and the United Kingdom
MR. RHODES: Hey, everybody, thanks for doing the call to preview the Vice President’s trip to Europe. This is Ben Rhodes, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications, here at…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Jane Kelly, of Iowa, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit, vice Michael J. Melloy, retiring. Gregory Alan Phillips, of Wyoming, to…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Italian President Napolitan
On Friday, February 15, President Obama will host President Giorgio Napolitano of Italy in the Oval Office. President Napolitano will soon conclude his term in office, following a long and…
Statement by the President Announcing $155 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the Syrian People
For nearly two years, the Assad regime has waged a brutal war against the Syrian people—murdering innocent men, women and children, in their homes, in bread lines, and at universities.…
Statement by Vice President Biden on the Passing of Ambassador Max Kampelman
I was saddened to hear about the recent passing of Ambassador Max M. Kampelman. I was honored to have known this extraordinarily accomplished and decent man. For more than six…