President Obama Nominates Seven to the United States District Courts
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Valerie E. Caproni, Kenneth John Gonzales, Raymond P. Moore, Judge Beverly Reid O’Connell, Judge William L. Thomas, Judge Analisa Torres and Derrick Kahala…
President Obama Nominates Claire R. Kelly to Serve on the U.S. Court of International Trade
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Claire R. Kelly to serve on the United States Court of International Trade. “I am honored to put forward this highly qualified candidate…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Valerie E. Caproni, of the District of Columbia, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York, vice Richard J. Holwell,…
Readout of the President’s Phone Calls with World Leaders
Today the President was able to continue returning messages of congratulations from his counterparts. In each call, he thanked his counterpart for their friendship and partnership thus far and expressed…
Readout of the President’s Phone Calls with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Egyptian President Morsi
Today, the President spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Morsi about the rocket attacks being launched from Gaza into Israel, and the escalating violence in Gaza. The President reiterated…
Statement by the President on the Observance of Diwali
Today, here at home and across the globe, Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists will celebrate the holiday of Diwali – the festival of lights. Diwali is a time for…
Readout of the President’s Phone Calls with World Leaders
Today the President was able to continue returning messages of congratulations from his counterparts. In each call, he thanked his counterpart for their friendship and partnership thus far and expressed…
Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych
Vice President Biden spoke to the President of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych, today to thank him for his congratulatory message following last week’s U.S. election. Noting the strong interest of the…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki
Vice President Biden today spoke by phone with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki. Prime Minister Maliki congratulated the Vice President and President Obama on their re-election. The two leaders agreed…
Statement by NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on National Security Advisor Tom Donilon’s Meetings with Israeli Delegation
National Security Advisor Tom Donilon hosted a delegation of senior Israeli officials on November 12 for consultations on Iran, Syria, and a range of other regional security issues. The Israeli…