Category: Sep-2012

University of Miami Miami, Florida 2:15 P.M. EDT Q Please welcome the President of the United States. (Applause.) THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Q Welcome. Thank you for being here with us. THE PRESIDENT: Muchas gracias. Q Before we start, before talking about education and its future, we would like to talk about something that is…

Private Residence Tampa, Florida 6:16 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody!  (Applause.)  It is so good to see all of you, and I’m going to have a chance to, I know, take some pictures and spend a little time with you. But let me begin by thanking Eddie Vedder for that unbelievable performance — (applause)…

Report Highlights Progress Made Since President Obama Signed Tourism Executive Order WASHINGTON, DC – Earlier this year, President Obama issued an Executive Order on travel and tourism that directed federal agencies to aggressively expand the nation’s ability to attract and welcome visitors, while maintaining the highest standards of security.  Today, the White House is releasing…

No veteran who fought for our nation should have to fight for a job at home, but Republicans in Washington are blocking a common sense plan to create the Veterans Jobs Corps and put tens of thousands of veterans back to work. Working with Democrats and Republicans in Congress, the Obama Administration has already made…

WASHINGTON, DC- Today, President Obama nominated Jennifer A. Dorsey, Andrew Patrick Gordon, and Judge Michael J. McShane for District Court judgeships. “I am honored to put forward these highly qualified candidates for the federal bench,” President Obama said.  “They will be distinguished public servants and valuable additions to the United States District Court.” Jennifer A.…

Earlier today, the President held a video conference with President Karzai of Afghanistan, as a part of their regular consultations and following on their phone call last week.  The two Presidents discussed a range of issues, including efforts to stem insider attacks on U.S., coalition, and Afghan forces; the importance of continuing to encourage restraint…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Jennifer A. Dorsey, of Nevada, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nevada, vice Larry R. Hicks, retiring. Andrew Patrick Gordon, of Nevada, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nevada, vice Kent J. Dawson, retired. Caitlin Joan Halligan, of New York, to be…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Sylvia M. Becker, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States for the term expiring September 30, 2013, vice Ralph E. Martinez, term expired. Bibiana Boerio, of Pennsylvania, to be Director of the Mint for a term of five…

President Obama met today with Burmese Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi and expressed his admiration for her courage, determination and personal sacrifice in championing democracy and human rights over the years.  The President welcomed Burma’s democratic transition and the recent progress made by Aung San Suu Kyi, as leader of the National League for…

North Carolina Central University Durham, North Carolina 2:35 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Yes!  All right.  (Applause.)  Wow!  Yes!  Thank you so much.  (Applause.) AUDIENCE:  Four more years!  Four more years!  Four more years! MRS. OBAMA:  Oh, my goodness.  You all, thank you so much.  (Applause.)  Oh, my goodness.  All right, well, I’m done.  I’m done. …