Toast Remarks by the President at U.S.-African Leaders Summit Dinner
South Lawn 9:02 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everybody. Please have a seat. On behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House. This city, this house, has…
Readout of National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice’s Meeting with Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam of Mauritius
National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met on Monday with Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam of the Republic of Mauritius at the White House. Ambassador Rice and Prime Minister Ramgoolam discussed…
President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the United States District Courts
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, President Obama nominated Judge Jorge Luis Alonso and John Robert Blakey to serve on the United States District Courts. “Throughout their careers, these distinguished individuals have…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Jorge Luis Alonso, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, vice Ronald A. Guzman, retiring. John Robert Blakey,…
President Obama Signs Iowa Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Iowa and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe…
Expected Attendees at Tonight’s U.S.–Africa Leaders Summit Dinner
Below is a list of expected attendees at tonight’s White House Dinner on the occasion of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Additional details about the Summit Dinner are available HERE. THE…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with President Jacob Zuma of South Africa
Vice President Biden met with President Jacob Zuma of South Africa today, on the sidelines of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. The Vice President and the President spoke about the significance…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria
Vice President Biden welcomed President Goodluck Jonathan of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the White House today on the margins of the historic U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Vice President Biden…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with President Moncef Marzouki of Tunisia
This afternoon, Vice President Biden met with President Moncef Marzouki of Tunisia. The Vice President thanked the President for Tunisia’s assistance in relocating U.S. personnel from Libya and offered his…
Statement by the President on the Passing of James Brady
Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to the family of former White House Press Secretary James Brady on his passing. Jim is a legend at the White House for…