Category: November 2011

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Deborah J. Jeffrey, of the District of Columbia, to be Inspector General, Corporation for National and Community Service, vice Gerald Walpin. Mark J. Mazur, of New Jersey, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, vice Michael F. Mundaca, resigned.

President Obama called Former Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou today to thank him for his many contributions to Greece and to Greek-American relations, and for his leadership and service over the past two years.  As the President said, the bonds between the American people and the Greek people are strong and deep, and the United…

JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa Kapolei, Hawaii PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Aloha.  I want to begin by thanking the people of Hawaii for their extraordinary hospitality.  Usually when Michelle and I and our daughters come back to visit, it’s just one President, and this time we brought 21.  So thank you so much…

Aulani Disney Resort, Ko Olina, Hawaii 11:12 A.M. HAST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you!  (Applause.)  Thank you so much. Aloha.  Thank you very much.  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you. Please, everybody have a seat.  It is good to be home.  (Applause.)  It is wonderful to see somebody who actually knew my parents when they first met…

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii 2:52 A.M. HAST MRS. OBAMA:  Well, aloha! AUDIENCE:  Aloha! MRS. OBAMA:  Let me just say that we’re just ending a couple of days of being here for the APEC Summit. AUDIENCE MEMBER:  All right! MRS. OBAMA:  Yeah — you’re just happy about everything.  (Laughter.)  And I have to say that…

PRESIDENT OBAMA:  GooEarlier today on the margins of APEC, President Obama met with President Ollanta Humala of Peru to continue their discussion, which began at the White House in July, of key issues in the U.S.-Peru bilateral relationship.  President Obama noted President Humala’s active efforts during his first 100 days to address poverty and inequality…

Earlier this year, the Obama Administration asked the Supreme Court to consider legal challenges to the health reform law and we are pleased the Court has agreed to hear this case. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, one million more young Americans have health insurance, women are getting mammograms and preventive services without paying an…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Deborah J. Jeffrey – Inspector General, Corporation for National and Community Service • Mark J. Mazur – Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy, Department of Treasury The President also announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to…

Waianae, Hawaii November 12, 2011 11:55 A.M. HAST MR. ENOS: So, aloha, and welcome to Ma’o Organic Farms. I’ll be your moderator. MRS. OBAMA: Excellent. (Laughter.) MR. ENOS: And on behalf of our organization and our community, we’re really, really grateful. And we welcome you for what you do, not just because of your Office…

Hale Koa Hotel Honolulu, Hawaii November 12, 2011 7:43 P.M. HAST THE PRESIDENT:  Well, good evening, everyone.  Please have a seat. Aloha.  On behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to Hawaii.  And on behalf of the American people, welcome to the United States. We have a busy day ahead of us tomorrow, and we have…