Remarks by the President Welcoming the 2011 Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins
East Room 1:45 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. Everybody, please have a seat. Well, I am happy to welcome the Stanley Cup…
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of Prime Minister Monti of Italy
President Obama will host Prime Minister Mario Monti of Italy at the White House on Thursday, February 9th. Italy and the United States are close NATO allies, and coordinate continuously…
Statement by the President on Today’s Iran-related Sanctions
I applaud today’s actions by our partners in the European Union to impose additional sanctions on Iran in response to the regime’s continuing failure to fulfill its international obligations regarding…
President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the US Court of Appeals
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Judge Robert E. Bacharach and Mr. William J. Kayatta, Jr. to the United States Court of Appeals. “I am proud to nominate these…
President Obama Nominates Judge Michael A. Shipp to Serve on the US District Court
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama nominated Judge Michael A. Shipp to serve on the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. “I am proud to nominate…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Robert E. Bacharach, of Oklahoma, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit, vice Robert Harlan Henry, resigned. William J. Kayatta, Jr., of…
President Obama Announces Another Key Administration Post
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Tony Clark – Commissioner, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission President Obama announced…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Erin C. Conaton – Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness,…
Readout of the President’s Call to Susan and Jay Paterno
Earlier today, President Obama spoke with the late Joe Paterno’s wife, Sue, and son, Jay, to offer his condolences for their family’s loss. During their conversation, the President recalled fond…
Statement by the President on Roe v. Wade Anniversary
As we mark the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we must remember that this Supreme Court decision not only protects a woman’s health and reproductive freedom, but also affirms…