Category: Nov-2012

Warren Rudman’s passion for public service was clear to anyone who met him. He was a tenacious prosecutor, a courageous combat infantry commander, and a devoted Senator. He knew as much about the federal budget as anyone who ever served in this town – and it was always a privilege to work with him, and…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Althemese Pemberton Barnes – Member, National Museum and Library Services Board • William M. Brown – Member, President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee • Vishakha N. Desai – Member, National Museum and Library Services Board • Darryl J. Ford…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Maryland and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Sandy during the period of October 26 to November 4, 2012. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit…

Aung San Suu Kyi Residence Rangoon, Burma 1:05 P.M. MMT DAW AUNG SAN SUU KYI:  I would like to say how happy I am to receive President Obama in my country and in my house.  The friendship between our two countries is of long standing.  The United States has been staunch in its support of…

Parliament Building Rangoon, Burma 11:12 A.M. MMT PRESIDENT SEIN:  (As interpreted.)  First of all, the entire people of Myanmar, including myself, join me in welcoming here Excellencies — Mr. President, the first ever visit of a U.S. President to Myanmar.  And it is in Myanmar — our bilateral relationship. In fact, Myanmar established diplomatic relations…

Rangoon, Burma 2:39 P.M. MMT PRESIDENT OBAMA:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Myanmar Naingan, Mingalaba!  (Laughter and applause.)  I am very honored to be here at this university and to be the first President of the United States of America to visit your country. I came here because of the importance of your country.  You live at…

East Room 2:40 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thanks so much.  Well, good afternoon. AUDIENCE:  Good afternoon. MRS. OBAMA:  And welcome to the White House.  It’s good to have you here.  I am thrilled that all of you are here joining us today. I want to start by thanking the President’s Committee on…

President Obama will host President-elect Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico at the White House on Tuesday, November 27.  The President looks forward to meeting President-elect Peña Nieto and hearing about his vision for leading Mexico over the next six years.  They plan to discuss a broad range of bilateral, regional and global issues during their…

Following the dinner tonight, President Obama called President Morsi of Egypt. The two leaders discussed ways to de-escalate the situation in Gaza, and President Obama underscored the necessity of Hamas ending rocket fire into Israel. President Obama also offered condolences for the terrible loss of life in the recent train accident in Egypt. President Obama…

On behalf of the President, I want to congratulate John Gagliardi on his retirement as the winningest coach in college football history. Over the course of 64 seasons – 60 of them at his beloved Saint John’s – Gagliardi’s 486 wins put him among the greatest to ever coach the game.  With a career that…