Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: James Costos, of California, to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Andorra. Ronald…
Statement by President on the Presidential Election in Mongolia
I congratulate President Ts. Elbegdorj on his success in the election held on Wednesday in Mongolia. President Elbegdorj has been an important leader in advancing democracy and freedom in his…
Remarks by the President at Meeting with Regional Judicial Leaders
La Cour Suprême Dakar, Senegal 12:08 P.M. GMT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you very much, Mr. Chief Justice, for your service here in Senegal, for your powerful words about the work…
Remarks by the First Lady at Martin Luther King Middle School
Dakar, Senegal 11:22 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Oh, merci beaucoup. Bonjour. STUDENTS: Bonjour. MRS. OBAMA: Comment ça va? Jerejef waa Martin Luther King. Teartu bi rafet-neu. (Applause.) It is such…
Remarks by President Obama and President Sall of the Republic of Senegal at Joint Press Conference
Presidential Palace Dakar, Senegal 11:00 A.M. GMT PRESIDENT SALL: (As interpreted.) Mr. President, Mr. Barack Obama, good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I’m extremely happy to welcome President Barack Obama for…
Remarks by President Obama After Tour of Maison Des Esclaves
Gorée Island Senegal 3:33 P.M. GMT PRESIDENT OBAMA: I want to thank the President of Senegal, but also the Mayor of Gorée and the museum curator here. Obviously, it’s a…
Remarks by the President at Civil Society Organization Meeting
Gorée Island Senegal 4:46 P.M. GMT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, let me just say thank you so much for taking the time to meet with me. We’ve had a wonderful visit…
Remarks by President Obama and President Sall of Senegal in an Exchange of Toasts
Presidential Palace Dakar, Senegal 8:35 P.M. GMT PRESIDENT SALL: (As interpreted.) Your Excellency, Barack Obama; distinguished First Lady, Michelle Obama; distinguished First Lady of Senegal, Marieme Sall; distinguished members of…
Statement by the President on the Supreme Court Ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act
I applaud the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act. This was discrimination enshrined in law. It treated loving, committed gay and lesbian couples as a…
President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Celebration of the Accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union
President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Celebration of the Accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union in Zagreb on…