Category: June 2011

I want to thank Representative Boren for his years of service representing the people of Oklahoma’s second district in the United States Congress.  Over the course of his career, both in Washington and in the Oklahoma Legislature, Dan has exemplified a commitment to creating jobs and economic opportunity for his constituents and rural communities, all…

The President met today and had a productive discussion with His Highness Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of Bahrain, following the Crown Prince’s meeting with National Security Advisor Tom Donilon.  The President reaffirmed the strong commitment of the United States to Bahrain. He welcomed King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s decision to end…

THE PRESIDENT and MRS. OBAMA Her Excellency Dr. Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Professor Dr. Joachim Sauer Ms. Naomi Aberly, Dallas, TX Mr. Larry Lebowitz Mr. Jeremy Alters, Hallandale Beach, FL Ms. Lina Guerrero, Miami, FL Mr. Leo Apotheker, Palo Alto, CA The Honorable Jorg Asmussen, State Secretary at the Federal…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Margo Kitsy Brodie, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York, vice Allyne R. Ross, retired. Jesse M. Furman, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York, vice Alvin K. Hellerstein, retired. Susie Morgan,…

WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama nominated Margo Kitsy Brodie, Jesse M. Furman, Susie Morgan, and Mary Elizabeth Phillips to seats on the United States District Court. “Throughout their careers these individuals have shown a dedication to justice,” said President Obama. “I am proud to nominate them to serve the American people from the district court…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Minnesota and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and tornadoes during the period of May 21-22, 2011. Federal funding is available to State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations…

PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Good morning, everybody.  Chancellor Merkel, members of the German delegation — on behalf of Michelle and myself, it is our great pleasure to welcome you back to the White House.  And on behalf of the American people, it is our great honor to welcome you back in the United States.  (Applause.) Today marks…

PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Please, everyone, have a seat.  Good morning again.  It is an honor to welcome my good friend and partner Chancellor Merkel back to the White House.  We had a wonderful dinner last night, one on one — although, as you saw again this morning, Angela’s English is much better than my German. Michelle…

PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Good evening.  Guten abend.  Michelle and I are honored to welcome you as we host Chancellor Merkel, Professor Sauer, and the German delegation for the first official visit and State Dinner for a European leader during my presidency.  (Applause.) Angela, you and the German people have always shown me such warmth during my…

The President led his monthly meeting on Afghanistan and Pakistan with his national security team this morning. During this session, the President received briefings on progress in implementing our strategy for Pakistan and Afghanistan following the death of Osama bin Laden. By video, Secretary Gates briefed the President on his recent trip to Afghanistan. The…