Statement by the Press Secretary on the UK Announcement Regarding the Next NATO Summit
The United States welcomes the announcement by British Prime Minister Cameron, endorsed by NATO allies, that the United Kingdom will host the 2014 NATO Summit, when NATO Leaders will meet…
President Obama Signs North Carolina Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of North Carolina and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by…
President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the United States District Courts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Theodore David Chuang and George Jarrod Hazel for District Court judgeships. “Throughout their careers, these nominees have displayed unwavering commitment to justice…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Steven Joel Anthony, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Railroad Retirement Board for a term expiring August 28, 2018, vice…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Steven Joel Anthony, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Railroad Retirement Board for a term expiring August 28, 2018, vice…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with President José Mujica of Uruguay
Vice President Biden met today with Uruguayan President José Mujica to discuss a broad range of bilateral, regional, and global issues, including Syria and international peacekeeping. The Vice President and…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Major General Marcelite Harris, USAF (Ret) – Member, Board of Visitors to…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Vice President Khudheir Al-Khuzaie of Iraq
Vice President Biden met in New York today with Iraqi Vice President Khudheir Al-Khuzaie. The two discussed a wide range of bilateral and regional issues. Vice President Biden praised Vice…
Remarks by President Obama in Address to the United Nations General Assembly
United Nations New York, New York 10:10 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, fellow delegates, ladies and gentlemen: Each year we come together to reaffirm the founding…
Remarks by the First Lady at the United Nations General Assembly Spousal Luncheon
The Studio Museum in Harlem New York, New York 12:23 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you all. It’s wonderful to see you all.…