Category: November 2011

Gotham Bar and Grille New York, New York 7:30 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you very much.  You’re making me blush.  (Laughter.) Well, because I see so many good friends around this room, I am not going to give a long speech.  What I like to do when I see…

Private Residence New York, New York 6:17 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Well, let me begin by just thanking Jac and Phyllis — and their adorable grandchildren.  (Laughter.)  And their children — I don’t want to skip over a generation.  (Laughter.)  But the grandchildren are really my buddies.  This guy says he’s going to be a…

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 out and about, there’s a little nip in the air.  Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center up and lit.  Something about this time of year makes…

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.  Our two nations are entering a new phase in our relationship.  We have a historic opportunity to strengthen our ties beyond security and build a…

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, these nominees have displayed unwavering commitment to justice and integrity,” said President Obama.  “Their records of service to the public and the legal profession are…

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 of the fundamental rights of the Syrian people will isolate the Assad regime and send a strong message to Assad and his circle that their…

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, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida, vice Alan S. Gold, retired. Robert J. Shelby, of Utah, to be United…

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, to be Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization.  (New Position) Arunava Majumdar, of California, to be Under Secretary of Energy, vice Kristina M. Johnson, resigned. Marie…

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 a severe storm on October 29, 2011. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing…

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 had.  The President said he was impressed that Mr. Stewart was able to come from the back of the pack to edge out Carl Edwards…