Presidential Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate
NOMINATION SENT TO THE SENATE: Karen Bollinger DeSalvo, of Louisiana, to be an Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services, vice Howard K. Koh, resigned. Jennifer Zimdahl Galt, of Colorado,…
Statement by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on the Nomination of Gayle E. Smith as Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development
I am very pleased that the President has nominated Gayle Smith today as Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Gayle has been a valued colleague and friend,…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
Julie Helene Becker, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years, vice Herbert…
Remarks by President Obama and President Varela of Panama After Bilateral Meeting
Hotel RIU Panama City, Panama 11:23 A.M. EST PRESIDENT VARELA: We are very happy to have President Obama in our country. We congratulate him on all the effort he’s doing…
Remarks by President Obama and President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil Before Meeting
ATLAPA Convention Center Panama City, Panama 4:15 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it is wonderful to be able to meet once again with my good friend, President Rousseff, and her…
President Obama Nominates Justice Wilhelmina Marie Wright to Serve on the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Justice Wilhelmina Marie Wright to serve on the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota. “I am proud to nominate…
Remarks by The First Lady at Joining Forces Employment Event
Micron Technologies Manassas, Virginia 2:07 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Good afternoon, everyone. (Applause.) I see we have some “Take Our Daughters To Work” people here.…
Remarks by the President Marking the 10th Anniversary of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Office of the Director of National Intelligence McLean, Virginia 2:40 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Thank you so much. Please, please, have a seat. Thank…
Remarks By President Obama and Prime Minister Abe of Japan at Arrival Ceremony
South Lawn 9:21 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Ohayo gozaimasu! (Applause.) On behalf of the American people, and Michelle and myself, it is a great honor for me to…
Remarks by First Lady Michelle Obama and Mrs. Akie Abe of Japan at School Visit
Great Falls Elementary School Great Falls, Virginia 11:11 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Hello, everyone. And Konichiwa — was that okay? (Laughter.) Well, first let me thank Principal Lonnett for introducing…