Readout of the President’s Call With the Prime Minister of Australia
Earlier today aboard Air Force One, President Obama spoke with Prime Minister Julia Gillard of Australia, who congratulated the President and U.S. forces on the successful operation against Osama bin…
Readout of the President’s Call with the Amir of Kuwait
The President spoke by phone today with His Highness Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait. The President conveyed condolences on the passing of Sheikh Sabah’s brother, Sheikh…
President Obama Signs Wisconsin Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Wisconsin and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a…
Remarks by the President at “Pride of Midtown” Firehouse, Engine 54, Ladder 4, Battalion 9
THE PRESIDENT: Well, listen, the main reason I came here is because I heard the food is pretty good. (Laughter.) But to the Commissioner, to Mayor Giuliani — who obviously…
Remarks by The President to Police Officers in New York, New York
THE PRESIDENT: Well, listen, everybody, the — I’m not here to make a long speech. I am here basically to shake your hands and just to say how proud I…
Remarks by The President at Cinco de Mayo Reception
THE PRESIDENT: Gracias, gracias. (Applause.) AUDIENCE: USA! USA! USA! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Gracias. Buenas noches. (Applause.) Bienvenidos. Welcome to the Cinco de Mayo at the White House. (Applause.) Nothing…
Background on President Obama’s Visit to Allison Transmission in Indianapolis, Indiana Tomorrow
WASHINGTON – On Friday, May 6, President Obama will tour Allison Transmission’s headquarters in Indianapolis and speak to approximately 750 workers and invited guests about his long term plan to…
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Michael H. Corbin, Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Department of State…
President Obama Signs Iowa Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Iowa and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe…
President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate Stephen Higginson to Serve on United States Court of Appeals
WASHINGTON- Today, President Obama Announced his intent to nominate Stephen Higginson to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. “Stephen Higginson is a distinguished candidate for the…