Readout of the President’s Call with Prime Minister Monti of Italy
The President spoke by phone today with Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti. The President thanked the Prime Minister for Italy’s many significant contributions to NATO and discussed the continued transition…
Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
Private Residence New York, New York 5:56 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Well, first of all, let me thank Tony and Amie for hosting us here today. Describing…
Remarks by the President at the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. 11:25 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you, Chuck, for that very kind introduction. Chuck is a proud police officer,…
Remarks by the President Honoring the 2011 MLS Cup Champion L.A. Galaxy
East Room 2:12 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Everybody, please have a seat. Have a seat. Well, welcome to the White House, everybody. And congratulations to the L.A.…
Remarks by the First Lady at a Let’s Move! Event with MLS Cup Champion L.A. Galaxy
State Dining Room 3:12 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Hey, again, guys. I got to hang out with the kids earlier. We got quick pictures, but we are excited to have…
First Lady Joins Team USA to Announce Nationwide Commitments to Get More Than 1.7 Million Kids Active This Year
Mrs. Obama, who will lead the Presidential Delegation to London, is working to turn the inspiration of the Olympic and Paralympic Games into action by getting more kids healthy and…
Statement by the Press Secretary on Uganda’s Capture of a Senior Commander in the Lord’s Resistance Army
The United States congratulates the Government of Uganda on the capture of one of the senior commanders of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) by the Ugandan military. The capture of…
President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the US District Court
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Judge Frank Paul Geraci, Jr. and Judge Fernando M. Olguin to serve on the United States District Court. “I am honored to put…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Frank Paul Geraci, Jr., of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of New York, vice David G. Larimer, retired.…
Remarks by the President at Barnard College Commencement Ceremony
Barnard College Columbia University New York, New York 1:28 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you. Please, please have a seat. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you,…