Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Patricia Nelson Limerick, of Colorado, to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities for a term expiring January 26, 2018, vice Robert…
President Obama Nominates Julie Helene Becker to Serve on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Julie Helene Becker to serve on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. “Throughout her career Julie Helene Becker has shown unwavering…
President Obama Signs Kentucky Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and ordered federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by the…
Remarks by the Vice President to the Washington Institute for Near East Policy
The Mandarin Oriental Washington, D.C. 7:24 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: As I was being introduced, I was thinking, Barbi, that I was — I had already been here a…
Remarks by The First Lady at Opening of the Whitney Museum
Whitney Museum New York, New York MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, everyone. Good morning — is it still morning? (Laughter.) Let me just say, it is a privilege…
Remarks by the President in Discovery Education Webinar with Middle School Students
Anacostia Neighborhood Library Anacostia, Washington, D.C. 11:11 A.M. EDT OSMAN: Good morning, everyone. My name is Osman Yaya, and I’m a 6th grade student at Bennett Middle School in Salisbury,…
Remarks by the President Before Signing The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015
Oval Office 3:06 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: It is a great pleasure to welcome some outstanding legislators and advocates on behalf of an issue that should always be bipartisan, and…
Statement by the President on the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of Dachau
On this day, we remember when American forces liberated Dachau 70 years ago, dismantling the first concentration camp established by the Nazi regime. Dachau is a lesson in the evolution…
Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Sushil Koirala of Nepal
The President spoke today with Prime Minister Sushil Koirala of Nepal to convey the deep condolences of the American people for the loss of life and massive destruction caused by…
Toast Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Abe at State Dinner
State Dining Room 8:14 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Michelle and I are honored to welcome you to the White House as we host our friends, Prime Minister and Mrs. Abe,…