Category: Mar2013

PRESIDENT PERES:  I think that’s the President’s remarks.  Mr. President, can I read your speech?  (Laughter.)  They are mistaken.  (Laughter.) President Barack Obama, my dear friend, let me say first, Bravo.  Bravo, President.  (Applause.) It is my great pleasure to welcome you tonight.  I was moved the way in which you spoke to the heart…

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, March 26, President Obama will welcome the Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings and the Major League Soccer champion LA Galaxy to the White House to honor their 2012 championship seasons in a ceremony at the White House.  This visit will also continue the tradition begun by President Obama of honoring…

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Connecticut and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe winter storm and snowstorm during the period of February 8-11, 2013. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private…

The United States welcomes today’s passage of the UN Human Rights Council resolution on “Promoting reconciliation and accountability in Sri Lanka.” This resolution, which the United States co-sponsored as part of a cross-regional group, calls on the Government of Sri Lanka to fulfill its commitments to promote meaningful reconciliation for all Sri Lankans. The resolution…

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key Administration posts: • Cynthia L. Attwood – Member, Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission • Stuart F. Delery – Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division, Department of Justice • Fred P. Hochberg – President, Export-Import Bank of the United States…

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Cynthia L. Attwood, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission for a term expiring April 27, 2019.  (Reappointment) Stuart F. Delery, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Attorney General, vice Tony West. Fred P. Hochberg, of New York, to be…

PRESIDENT PERES:  President Obama, it is a great privilege for me and for the people of Israel to host you here in Jerusalem. It was a real pleasure to sit with a true friend — very knowledgeable, fortunately — and sit candidly and discuss issues openly and freely. After the meeting we just had, I…

MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you, Crystal.  It’s so good to be back.  It’s good to see you guys.  Are you having fun? CHILDREN:  Yes. MRS. OBAMA:  Are you ready for a little more fun?  I’m coming to engage in the fun with you.  Are you ready?  Are you ready to show me how to make some…

PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU: Mr. President, Barack, it’s a great pleasure for me to host you here in Jerusalem. You’ve graciously hosted me many times in Washington, so I’m very pleased to have this opportunity to reciprocate. I hope that the goodwill and warmth of the people of Israel has already made you feel at home.…

After many years of being prohibited from travel outside of Cuba, Yoani Sanchez, a respected advocate for the freedom of information and winner of the State Department’s International Women of Courage Award, is visiting the United States. Today we welcomed her to the White House to meet with White House staff, including Special Assistant to…