Category: Jan-2013

THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody, and welcome to the announcement of one of the worst kept secrets in Washington. (Laughter.) As President, I rely on an extraordinary team of men and women here at the White House every single day. And I rely on my Chief of Staff to keep up with them — and…

Statement by the President on the Opening of Combat Units to Women

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Today, by moving to open more military positions—including ground combat units—to women, our armed forces have taken another historic step toward harnessing the talents and skills of all our citizens. This milestone reflects the courageous and patriotic service of women through more than two centuries of American history and the indispensable role of women in…

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate

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NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Nicholas Christopher Geale, of Virginia, to be a Member of the National Mediation Board for a term expiring July 1, 2013, vice Elizabeth Dougherty, resigned. Byron Todd Jones, of Minnesota, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. (New Position) Marietta S. Robinson, of Michigan, to be a…

Statement by the President

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In my State of the Union last year, I urged Congress to take steps to fix the way they do business. Specifically, I asked them to address the fact that a simple majority is no longer enough to pass anything – even routine business – through the Senate. And today, I am pleased that a…

Remarks by the President at a Personnel Announcement

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THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Over the last four years, I’ve talked about how shared prosperity — from Wall Street to Main Street — depends on smart, common-sense regulations that protect the vast majority of Americans from the irresponsible actions of a few. That’s why we passed tough reforms to protect consumers and our financial…

Remarks by the President at Staff Inaugural Ball

Jan 23, 2013

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THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) You all clean up pretty good. (Applause.) You are looking good. Couple of acknowledgements I want to make — first of all, please give it up for DJ Mel Sandico. (Applause.) The U.S. Army Band is in the house. (Applause.) We’re so proud — they can play anything — anything. …

Statement by the President on Roe v. Wade Anniversary

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On the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we reaffirm its historic commitment to protect the health and reproductive freedom of women across this country and stand by its guiding principle: that government should not intrude on our most private family matters, and women should be able to make their own choices about their bodies…

Statement by President Obama on Ambassador Ron Kirk’s Announcement to Depart in Late February

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I want to thank Ambassador Kirk for his hard work on behalf of the American people over the past four years. There’s no question Ron delivered results for the American people and for our economy. From bringing home new trade agreements with Korea, Colombia and Panama and negotiating to open up new markets for American…

Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate

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NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: John Owen Brennan, of Virginia, to be Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, vice David H. Petraeus, resigned. Charles Timothy Hagel, of Nebraska, to be Secretary of Defense, vice Leon E. Panetta. John Forbes Kerry, of Massachusetts, to be Secretary of State, vice Hillary Rodham Clinton. Jacob J. Lew, of…

Remarks by the President at Commander-in-Chief Ball

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