Category: March 2012

Presidential Palace Tegucigalpa, Honduras 4:45 P.M. CST PRESIDENT LOBO SOSA:  [As interpreted by Government of Honduras interpreter] Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen of the national and international press and the media.  It’s a true honor for us that today we count with the attendance of Vice President Joe Biden.  Welcome to the Republic of Honduras,…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and ordered Federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding during the period of February 29 to March 3, 2012. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected…

Oval Office 10:53 A.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Well, I want to welcome Prime Minister Netanyahu and the entire Israeli delegation back to the White House, back to the Oval Office. This visit obviously comes at a critical time.  We are seeing incredible changes that are taking place in the Middle East and in North Africa. …

American Jazz Museum Kansas City, Missouri 1:30 P.M. CST MRS. OBAMA:  Oh, my goodness!  (Applause.)  Well, thank you all so much. AUDIENCE MEMBER:  You’re beautiful! MRS. OBAMA:  Aw, you’re so sweet!  (Laughter.)  It is truly a pleasure and an honor to be here with all of you. But before I started today, I just had…

Peabody Opera House St. Louis, Missouri 4:41 P.M. CST MRS. OBAMA:  My goodness.  (Applause.)  Naga, what did you say to them?  They’re all fired up.  It’s good.  (Applause.) Before I begin I just want to, first of all, say thank you.  I am thrilled to be here.  It’s an honor.  But before I begin I…

WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama will deliver three commencement addresses this spring at Barnard College in New York City on May 14, Joplin High School in Joplin, Missouri on May 21, and the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado on May 23.

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Washington and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe winter storm, flooding, landslides, and mudslides during the period of January 14-23, 2012. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and…

In May, the United States looks forward to hosting the G-8 and NATO Summits. To facilitate a free-flowing discussion with our close G-8 partners, the President is inviting his fellow G-8 leaders to Camp David on May 18-19 for the G-8 Summit, which will address a broad range of economic, political and security issues. The…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Edward M. Alford, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of The Gambia. Peter William Bodde, of Maryland, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor,…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Edward M. Alford, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of The Gambia. Peter William Bodde, of Maryland, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor,…