Category: Jul2013

East Room 2:16 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you so much.  (Applause.)  Thank you. (Applause.)  Hey!  Thank you.  Everybody, please have a seat.  See, everybody is cheering because I’ve bought their books, I’ve seen their movies, I buy their records.  (Laughter.)  So we’re major contributors here. Well, hello, everybody, and welcome to the White House. …

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Mark Bradley Childress, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the United Republic of Tanzania. Wanda Felton, of New York, to be First Vice President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States for a term expiring January 20, 2017.  (Reappointment) Tomasz…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Margaret Louise Cummisky – Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, Department of Commerce Michael Yudin – Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education Matthew Winthrop Barzun – Ambassador to the United Kingdom…

This morning, President Obama met with Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) at the White House. During the meeting, they discussed a range of topics including the economy, voting rights legislation, education, comprehensive immigration reform, youth employment, gun violence, and anti-poverty programs. The President started the meeting by welcoming the freshmen members of the…

President Obama spoke by phone today with the UAE’s Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss the situation in Egypt.  The President and the Crown Prince shared their concerns about the ongoing violence and increased political polarization and agreed on the need for all Egyptian leaders to avoid incitement and…

President Obama spoke by phone today with Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar.  The President extended his best wishes to Amir Tamim and noted that he looks forward to working closely with him.  The President and the Amir discussed their deep concern about recent developments in Egypt, noting that the use of force…

East Room 12:22 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you, guys.  (Applause.)  Thank you so much.  You all, rest yourselves.  I know you’ve been waiting patiently.  Coming to the White House, it’s a big hassle, isn’t it?  (Laughter.) You guys should really know that this is what it’s like to be a part of an official…

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to attend the inauguration ceremony of His Excellency Ts. Elbegdorj, to his second term as President of Mongolia on July 10, 2013. The Honorable Piper Anne Wind Campbell, U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia, will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation:…

With the start of the sacred month of Ramadan, Michelle and I extend our best wishes to Muslim communities here in the United States and around the world. For the world’s 1.5 billion Muslims, Ramadan is a time for thoughtful reflection, fasting and devotion.  It is also an opportunity for family and friends to come…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: Wanda Felton – First Vice President, Export-Import Bank of the United States Vice Admiral Dennis McGinn, USN (Ret) – Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations, and Environment, Department of Defense Tom Malinowski – Assistant Secretary…