Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Michael A. Hughes, of the District of Columbia, to be United States Marshal for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term…
Remarks by the President on the American Jobs Act — Cincinnati, OH Hilltop Basic Resources-River Terminal, Cincinnati, Ohio
2:55 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Cincinnati! (Applause.) Well, it is good to see all of you. It is good to be back in Cincinnati. (Applause.) I have to say…
Statement by the President on the Occasion of Armenian National Day
On behalf of the American people, I want to extend my best wishes to all those who are celebrating Armenian National Day—in Armenia, in the United States and around the…
Fact Sheet for Release: The United States Commitment to Breaking down Barriers to Women’s Economic and Political Participation
“This week, the United States signed a new Declaration on Women’s Participation. Next year, we should each announce the steps we are taking to break down economic and political barriers…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Laurie Garduque – Member, Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention…
Statement from the President on the Release of Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal
I welcome the release of Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal from detention in Iran and am very pleased that they are being reunited with their loved ones. The tireless advocacy…
Statement from Vice President Biden on Protecting Taxpayer Dollars from Excess Spending and Waste
Last week, I held a Cabinet meeting where I directed agency heads to do more to cut waste in their departments. Today, we saw reports of excessive spending on catering…
Remarks by the President and the First Lady at a DNC Event
Gotham Hall New York, New York Tuesday, September 20, 2011 8:40 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Hi! Thank you all so much. Rest yourselves, because we need you rested because you’re…
Remarks by President Obama in Address to the United Nations General Assembly
United Nations New York, New York 10:12 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, fellow delegates, ladies and gentlemen: It is a great honor for me to be…
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel before Bilateral Meeting
United Nations New York, New York 11:01 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, I want to welcome Prime Minister Netanyahu both to the United States and to New York. As I…