Remarks by the President at a Campaign Event
Sheraton Hotel New York, New York 9:09 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, New York! (Applause.) It is good to be in New York in the holiday season. (Applause.) Everybody is…
Joint Statement by The United States of America and The Republic of Iraq Higher Coordinating Committee
The United States of America and the Republic of Iraq are committed to forging a strong partnership based on mutual interests that will continue to grow for years to come.…
President Obama Nominates Three to Serve on the US District Court Bench
WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama nominated Judge Timothy S. Hillman, Judge Robin S. Rosenbaum and Robert J. Shelby to serve on the United States District Court bench. “Throughout their careers,…
Statement by NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on Turkish Sanctions Against Syria
We commend the Turkish government for its announcement of economic sanctions and other measures against the Syrian regime. The leadership shown by Turkey in response to the brutality and violation…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE Timothy S. Hillman, of Massachusetts, to be United States District Judge for the District of Massachusetts, vice Nancy Gertner, retired. Robin S. Rosenbaum, of Florida,…
Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE Frederick D. Barton, of Maine, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Conflict and Stabilization Operations), vice Bradford R. Higgins. Frederick D. Barton, of Maine,…
President Obama Signs New Jersey Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New Jersey and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by…
Readout of the President’s Call with 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Tony Stewart
Earlier today, the President called Tony Stewart to congratulate him and the entire Stewart-Haas Racing team on winning the 2011 Sprint Cup Series Championship and on the incredible season they…
Transatlantic Economic Council: Readout
The United States and the European Union (EU) met yesterday as part of their annual Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC) to advance the U.S.-EU economic relationship and mutual growth and job…
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands Before Bilateral MeetingRemarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands Before Bilateral Meeting
Oval Office 2:33 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Hello, everybody. It is wonderful to welcome Prime Minister Rutte and his delegation to the White House. Part of the reason we wanted…