Category: Apr2013

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key Administration post: Judge William H. Pryor Jr., Commissioner, United States Sentencing Commission Judge William H. Pryor Jr.:  Nominee for Commissioner of the United States Sentencing Commission Judge William H. Pryor Jr. currently serves as a United States…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Rachel Elise Barkow, of New York, to be a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission for a term expiring October 31, 2017, vice Beryl A. Howell, term expired. Charles R. Breyer, of California, to be a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission for a term expiring October 31,…

THE PRESIDENT:  Roll Tide!  (Applause.)  Everybody, have a seat.  Have a seat here.  It is a great pleasure to welcome the Alabama Crimson Tide to the White House — again.  (Applause.)   I want to congratulate them on winning their 15th National Championship — and their third in four years.  They are starting to learn their…

Good afternoon, everybody.  Earlier today, I was briefed by my homeland security team on the events in Boston. We’re continuing to monitor and respond to the situation as it unfolds.  And I’ve directed the full resources of the federal government to help state and local authorities protect our people, increase security around the United States…

President Obama will welcome President Park Geun-hye of the Republic of Korea to the White House on May 7.  As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the U.S.-ROK alliance this year, President Park’s visit will highlight the growth, breadth, depth and strength of our alliance, our increased global cooperation, the deep economic ties between the…

Hi. As you’ve probably noticed, I’m not the President. I’m just a citizen. And as a citizen, I’m here at the White House today because I want to make a difference and I hope you will join me. My name is Francine Wheeler. My husband David is with me. We live in Sandy Hook, Connecticut.…

John Berry has served the American people well as Director of the Office of Personnel Management.  He’s streamlined the way federal employees are hired, modernized the workplace, made the federal workforce more diverse, and increased the number of returning servicemembers hired by the government.  John has been a champion for federal workers – men and…

National Security Advisor Tom Donilon will travel to Moscow April 14-15 to meet with senior Russian officials and review next steps in our bilateral relationship, as well as a range of key foreign policy, security, and economic issues on our international agenda.  This visit offers an important opportunity to consult with senior officials ahead of…

On Thursday, April 11, the U.S.-Mexico 21st Century Border Management Executive Steering Committee (ESC) met at the Department of State to discuss their shared interest in creating a border that promotes economic competitiveness and enhances security through the secure, efficient, rapid, and lawful movement of goods and people.  The Steering Committee approved a report summarizing…

THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody.  (Applause.)  Hello.  Please, everybody have a seat.  Well, good afternoon.  Welcome to the White House. I want to start by recognizing Coach Ken Niumatalolo, my fellow Hawaiian, for being here once again — where is he?  There he is right here.  (Laughter.)  Hard to miss him.  Give him a big round…